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Saturday 12 November 2011

Kathirikkai Gotsu | Eggplant in Tamarind-Tomato Gravy

The entire post belongs to my mother. This is her second entry for my HCC: Healthy Lunch Event started by Smita. Over to Mom ~~
Kathirikkai (Briinjal | Eggplant | Aubergine) Gotsu is a typical South Indian Tamarind based curry. This is not the authentic way of making Gotsu. But I've found the easiest way of preparing this dish in a pressure cooker. I also have had to keep in mind the taste of two fussy kids who wouldn't touch the authentic Gotsu because it 'looked dirty'. :-) Usually, we also use Onions in the curry. But being Amavasya, I skipped it.


Ingredients (makes 4 cups)
Brinjal / Kathirikkai - 4, cut into small wedges
Tomato - 2, chopped finely
Semi-thick tamarind water - 1 cup
Grated Ginger - 1 teaspoon
Green Chilli - 2-3, finely chopped
Curry Leaves - 1 tablespoon
Dried Red Chili - 1 or 2
Mustard Seeds - 1 teaspoon
Pottu kadalai / roasted bengal gram - 1 tablespoon (skip if you can't get it)
Asafoetida / Hing - 1/4 teaspoon
Haldi / Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon
Red Chili Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Method ~
1. Heat oil & add dried chili
2. Add mustard seeds & pottu kadalai
3. Add Asafoetida/ing & turmeric powder
4. Add green chilis, curry leaves & finally tomatoes. If using onions, add them before tomatoes & sauté until light golden.
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5 Give it a good mix.

6. Add the Brinjals & mix well.
7. Add salt, chili powder & mix well.
8. When the vegetables have reduced to half their quantity, add the tamarind water finally. Enough water to cover the entire mix. If it is less, use normal water.
9. Pressure Cook for 3-5 whistles. Open & let it boil for another 3 minutes.
10. Garnish with some coriander leaves & serve.
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14 comments:

  1. nice pictorial representation. tell ur mom I luv her method! its just so easy!

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  2. Thanks kavi for your lovely comments! Enjoyed going through your blog and loved this step by step well illustrated recipe:) I am following you back and look forward to some more exciting recipes from you:)

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  3. wondering if I should start off my Indian-cuisine journey with this simple curry.. :)

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  4. Thanks dear... this gravy looks delicious:)

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  5. south indian foods are so easy & good on the stomach! :)

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  6. Gravy looks tempting n mouthwatering.

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  7. very tempting looking curry...

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  8. curry ois mouthwatering thinking grab it
    Kavi thanks for ur suggestion of photography i am really not good in this art i will follow ur tips;as u said i repost my all recipes

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  9. curry ois mouthwatering thinking grab it
    Kavi thanks for ur suggestion of photography i am really not good in this art i will follow ur tips;as u said i repost my all recipes

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  10. lovely gothsu! first time here and would love to follow u.Would love to participate in ur event! Do visit my space and join me in my journey

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Thanks for the feedback! :-)

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