Eggplant Gotsu (Kathrikai Gotsu)

You cannot but think of Gotsu when you talk about Pongal and vice versa.Though coconut chutney and Sambhar are also a good combination,nothing beats this pair.So after posting the recipe for Ven Pongal,can the Gotsu recipe be far behind?

It is often called “Kathrika Gotsu”. I like this recipe for the tangy flavor combined with the taste of ginger . This recipe goes well with Rice and Idli/Dosas too. I learnt this from my mom who has been making it the authentic way. Here goes the recipe!!

Time:Making Time (15 mins)

Difficulty level:Easy

Ingredients:

• 8-10 Medium sized Brinjals,finely chopped
• 2 Medium sized Tomatoes,finely chopped
• 1 Medium sized Onion,finely chopped
• 3-4 Green Chilies (slit)
• 1/2" Ginger,finely chopped 
• 2 tsp Sambhar Powder
• Tamarind extract 1 cup
• Turmeric powder
• Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Urad Dhal
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Finely chopped Coriander leaves for garnish
• Curry leaves
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Soak tamarind in water and take the extract and keep aside.
2. In a heavy bottomed vessel,add some oil.Add mustard seeds,urad dhal,ginger,green chillies,curry leaves,asafoetida and saute till it splutters.
3. Now, add asafoetida,chopped onions,tomatoes and saute for 2-3 mins.Once the raw smell disappears, add the chopped brinjals and turmeric powder.
4. To this,add the tamarind extract along with water and salt to taste.
5. Add 2 tsp of Sambhar Powder,for an extra authentic flavor.(You can skip this if you like it too tangy)
6. Simmer until it boils well.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Serve Hot.