Kathirikai Gothsu for Ven Pongal|Brinjal Gothsu for Idli, Dosa|Eggplant Gothsu|Brinjal Thokku recipe

Roast and grind

Chana dal - 2 tbsp
Coriander seeds(Dhania) - 1 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds(Vendayam) 1/8tsp
Redchilli - 3nos
For more spice you can add 4-5 red chilli
Pepper - 1/4tsp
Curry leaves - Few

Kathirikai Gothsu

Tamarind - small gooseberry size
Brinjal (medium size) - 5 nos(Finely chopped)
Onion (medium size) - 5 nos(Finely chopped)
Oil - 3tbsp
Mustard - 1tsp
Urad dal- 1tsp
Channa dal - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - Few
Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
Salt - 1tsp
Hing(Asafoetida) - pinch

First let's prepare masala powder for Kathirikai Gothsu

Dry Roast in low to medium flame
Heat a pan, add Coriander seeds(Dhania) - 1 tbsp
Add Chana dal - 2 tbsp
Add Fenugreek seeds(Vendayam) - 1/8tsp
Add pepper - 1/4 tsp
Add redchilli - 3nos
(For more spice you can add 4-5 red chilli)
Now add few curry leaves
Dry Roast in low to medium flame
Allow to cool completely.
Transfer to the blender.
Grind coarsely, Keep aside.

Now let's prepare Kathirikai Gothsu for Ven Pongal

Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan
Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, Once the seed pops out
Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
Add 1 tsp urad dal
Add 1 tsp chana dal
Saute well, Turns aromatic
Now Add 5 finely chopped medium size onions
Add 1 tsp salt
Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Add Asafoetida(Hing) a pinch
Now add few curry leaves
Saute until the onions becomes translucent.
Now add 5 finely chopped medium size brinjal(Kathirikai),
saute well.
Brinjal color changes slightly
(Take Tamarind small gooseberry size, soak in 1/2 cup hot water for 30 minutes)
Add tamarind extract, cook till raw flavour leaves completely.
Now add the coarsely grounded powder.
Mix well.
Cook for 5 - 10 minutes in medium flame.
Once it doesn't stick to pan switch off the flame.
Our delicious Kathirikai Gothsu is ready to serve!!!