Hello everybody, it’s me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, chidambaram kathirikkai gothsu / south indian brinjal & lentils curry. One of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals on earth. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look wonderful.
Brinjal gothsu (chidambaram brinjal gothsu) is a traditional side dish made for idli / dosa, with brinjal, small onion, coriander seeds as main ingredients. I learnt from my Mom in law, she is from Chidambaram and they make it this way. Vj like this coz brinjal is in ground form in this even though.
To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have chidambaram kathirikkai gothsu / south indian brinjal & lentils curry using 15 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry:
- Take Brinjal/eggplants- 4, cut into small cubes
- Get 1/2 cup Yellow lentils /moong dal-
- Prepare Pearl onions /shallots- 6-8, thinly sliced
- Get Green chilies- 2, slit lengthwise
- Make ready Tomato- 1, finely chopped
- Get 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder-
- Get 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds-
- Get 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds-
- Prepare 1 sprig Curry leaves-
- Get 1 pinch Asafoetida –
- Prepare 2 tbsp Tamarind paste –
- Make ready 2 Whole dry chilies-
- Make ready To taste Salt-
- Get As needed Water-
- Take As needed Oil-
The key ingredient to Chidambaram Brinjal Gothsu (Kathirikai Gotsu) is the the freshly made masasla powder. We are going to roast and grind spices freshly that enhances the flavor. Instead of just adding broken red chili / green chili or sambar powder, the freshly ground spices increases the taste. This Kathirikai Gothsu is a kind of side dish/gravy that pairs well with Idli, Venpongal, Rava Khara Pongal, Ragi Dosa etc.
Steps to make Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry:
- In a pressure cooker, add the moong dal along with the chopped onions, green chilies, tomatoes, brinjal cubes, turmeric powder, salt, & enough water. Cook for 2-3 whistles until the vegetables and the dal is cooked. Remove from flame and keep aside for the pressure to subside.
- Heat oil in a small pan. Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilies, and asafoetida powder. Let them sizzle a bit. Open the lid of the pressure cooker, and add 1/2 cup of water if the mixture is too thick. Add the prepared seasoning to the cooked dal mixture. Add the tamarind paste and simmer for few minutes. Serve hot as a side dish for idli or dosa.
The secret for preparing this gothsu perfectly is to cook the brinjals. Recipe for Chidambaram Kathirikai (Brinjal) Gosthu. South Indian Vegetarian Recipes, Kolams, Rangoli and more. How to cook Chidambaram Kathirikai / Brinjal Gothsu. Heat a heavy bottomed pan with oil.
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