Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry

Name: Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Brinjal/eggplants- 4, cut into small cubes; 1/2 cup Yellow lentils /moong dal-; Pearl onions /shallots- 6-8, thinly sliced; Green chilies- 2, slit lengthwise; Tomato- 1, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder-; 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds-; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds-; 1 sprig Curry leaves-; 1 pinch Asafoetida –; 2 tbsp Tamarind paste –; 2 Whole dry chilies-; To taste Salt-; As needed Water-; As needed Oil-

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A divine treat for your taste buds – this traditional South Indian side dish from the famous town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu is made with brinjal & lentils that pairs perfectly with idli or dosa on your breakfast routine!

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Ingredients

Brinjal/eggplants- 4, cut into small cubes
1/2 cupYellow lentils /moong dal-
Pearl onions /shallots- 6-8, thinly sliced
Green chilies- 2, slit lengthwise
Tomato- 1, finely chopped
1/4 tspTurmeric powder-
1/4 tspMustard seeds-
1/2 tspCumin seeds-
1 sprigCurry leaves-
1 pinchAsafoetida –
2 tbspTamarind paste –
2Whole dry chilies-
To tasteSalt-
As neededWater-
As neededOil-

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Steps

1

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.
2

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.