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Brinjal Gothsu

Ingredients roasted in 1tsp of oil till light golden brown
Coriander seeds-3tsp
Channa dal-2tsp
Urad dal-1/2tsp
Pepper-1/2tsp
Jeera-1/2tsp
Red chillies-2
(Fry above mentioned ingredients in 1 tsp of oil till light brown.
Cool completely & dry grind to a smooth powder)
Tempering
Oil-2tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Urad dal-1/4tsp
Methi / fenugreek seeds-5
Jeera/cumin-1/8tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Other ingredients
Chopped small brinjals-6
Chopped onion-1/4
Chopped tomato-1 small
Chopped green chillies-2
Yellow moongh dal-1/2 cup
(Pressure cook moongh dal with little turmeric powder,slightly mash & keep aside)
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/8tsp
Jaggery-1tsp
Diluted semi thick tamarind juice-1 cup
Coriander & curry leaves-little
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it with above ingredients.
Add the brinjal,onion,tomato & green chillies,fry for 2 minutes.
Pour the tamarind juice,2 cups of water,salt & turmeric powder,cook till vegetables are cooked.
Add 1 to 2 tsps of above ground masala powder & cooked dal,
Cook till everything is well combined.
This gravy should be in pouring consistency so adjust the water content.
Lastly garnish with coriander & curry leaves,mix & serve it with Ven pongal.
Note:
a) Do not add the whole ground powder,add just 1 or 2 tsps according to your taste.Remaining powder can be stored in a clean dry bottle.
b) This gravy should not be very thick,need to be in pouring consistency.

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