Kathirikkai Gothsu
Ingredients
- 1 nos Eggplant, Big / கத்தரிக்காய் பெரியது
- 10 – 15 nos Shallots - peeled
- ½ cup Tamarind extract / புளிக் கரைசல்
- 2 tsp Sambar Masala powder
- 1 tbsp Chana Dhal / கடலைப் பருப்பு
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder / மஞ்சள் தூள்
- 1 tbsp Coriander seed / தனியா
- 5 nos Red Chili, Dry / வற மிளகாய் - adjust to your spice level
- 1 nos Green Chili, Fresh / பச்சை மிளகாய்
- 1 tsp Mustard seed / கடுகு
- 1 tsp Salt / உப்பு - adjust to your taste
- 1 pinch Asafoetida / பெருங்காயம்
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil / நல்லெண்ணெய்
- 1 bunch Coriander leaves, Fresh / கொத்தமல்லி - chopped
- 1 bunch Curry leaves, Fresh / கருவேப்பிலை
Instructions
- Grill the eggplant on open flame [caution: do not char it]
- Heat 1tsp of oil in a pan
- Add chana dhal, coriander seeds, red chili and roast until golden brown
- Grind the above into a fine powder and keep it aside
- Peel off the skin and wash well so that smoke smell goes off
- Grind the grilled eggplant in a mixer into a coarse paste
- Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan
- Fry green chilli and keep aside
- Add small onion shallots and roast until golden brown
- Add tamarind extract
- Add sambar powder, turmeric powder, salt, asafoetida
- Let it boil for 5min
- Add the ground powder and mix well
- Add the ground eggplant and mix well
- If the mixture is too thick add some water
- Allow it to boil for 5min
- Add remaining oil and garnish with fried green chilli, curry leaves and coriander leaves
- Serve hot with pongal or idli or dosa
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