Brinjal Gothsu from Tamil Nadu.

Contributed by Sharmila Shanmugasundaram

The Brinjal Gothsu is the perfect pair for pongal, idlis and dosas. It is the spicy side dish which makes for a good relish!

Ingredients

1. Split gram roasted chana dal - 1/4 Cup
2. Water - 2 + 1 1/2 Cups
3. Onion - 1 small (finely chopped)
4. Tomato - 1 small (finely chopped)
5. Green chilli - 1 (slit)
6. Brinjal - 2 medium (chopped into 1/4 inch cubes)
7. Jaggery powder
8. Salt - 1 tsp (adjust per taste)
9. Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
10. Tamarind paste

Ingredients for Tempering

1. Oil - 1 tsp
2. Mustard - 1/4 tsp
3. Broken urad dal - 1/2 tsp
4. Jeera - 1/2 tsp
5. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
6. Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp
7. Dry red chilli - 2

Procedure

1. Add all the ingredients together and pressure cook 2-3 whistles
2. Wait for the steam to settle and open cooker.
3. Add the tadka/ tempering and adjust the taste.

The Brinjal Gotshu is ready to be savoured.