Brinjal Gothsu

Brinjal Gothsu is a South Indian side dish for idly/ven pongal. It takes only few minutes to prepare this with all simple ingredients. I learnt this recipe from my aunt. Let's now see how to prepare this.

Serves : 3

Ingredients:

Brinjal - 2
Moong dhal - 1/2 cup
Tomato - 1
Hing - a pinch
Turmeric powder -  a pinch

Seasoning:

Oil
Mustard
Cumin seeds
Shallots - 8
Garlic - 4 pods
Red chilli - 2
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Salt - as needed

Method:

In a pressure cooker, add washed dhal, chopped tomato, chopped brinjal, hing and turmeric powder along with 2 cups of water. Pressure cook for 2 whistles (You can also cook in pan by closing lid till it gets cooked).

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard. When it splutters, add cumin seeds, red chilli, sliced shallots, chopped garlic and curry leaves. Saute for few minutes till onion turns pink. Then add the cooked brinjal with dhal to this pan. Add salt and let it boil. If needed, add more water. When it boils well, turn off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with ven pongal/idly.

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