Brinjal Gothsu (Kathrikka Gothsu)

Ingredients

¼ Kg Brinjal 

2 Tomatoes

Tamarind - small gooseberry sized (soaked and extracted)

1 Green chillie

1 red chillie

¼ tsp red chillie powder

A pinch turmeric powder

½ tsp rice flour

Mustard

Fenugreek

A pinch asafoetida

Few curry leaves

1 tsp oil 

Salt to taste.

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard when it starts spluttering,

add fenugreek, asafoetida, curry leaves, green  and red chillie.

Add chopped brinjals and saute for 3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes saute for 2 minutes.

Add turmeric powder, red chillie powder and saute for a while.

Add tamarind water and allow to boil until brinja cooks well.

Mix a tsp of rice flour with a little water and add to the above.

Boil for a few more minutes and switch off the gas.

Gothsu is ready serve with pongal.