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Chidambaram Gothsu
Main Ingredients | Brinjals, Shallots |
Cuisine | TamilNadu |
Course | Main Course Vegetarian |
Prep Time | 11-15 minutes |
Cook time | 16-20 minutes |
Serve | 4 |
Taste | Spicy |
Level of Cooking | Moderate |
Others | Veg |
Ingredients
- 6 medium brinjals
- 10-12 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
- 2 tablespoons split Bengal gram (chana dal)
- 3-4 dried red chillies
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 6-8 curry leaves
- 6 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Method
- Heat 2 tbsps oil in a small non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, split Bengal gram and sauté.
- Add dried red chillies, asafoetida and mix well. Cool and coarsely grind to a paste with a little water.
- Heat 4 tbsps oil in another non stick kadai. Add curry leaves and shallots and sauté till golden brown.
- Cut the brinjals into long slices and add. Add tamarind paste and mix well.
- Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix well.
- Add approximately ½ cup water and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat till brinjals become soft.
- Add the ground masala and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories | 1082 |
Carbohydrates | 48.9 |
Protein | 12.7 |
Fat | 93.1 |
Other Fiber | Fiber- 35.7gm |
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