Kathrikai Kothsu

Kathrikai kothsu making it in a simple version with less ingredients is a very good side dish for any kind of Biryani.Try it out ...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Brinjal small - 6nos(Slit it into four,the base should be intact)
2.Tamarind-Small lemon size (soaked for 5 minutes, squeezed and juice collected)3.Chili powder-3tbs
4.Corriander powder-2tbs
5.Turmeric powder-1/2tbs
6.Onion-1(Chopped)
7.Seasoning-Mustard,Urad,Curry leaves,Asafoetida
8.Fried sesame and Mustard powder-1/4tbs
9.Salt to taste
10.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First in a medium bowl,add chili powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder and salt and mix it together without adding water and apply this mixture in between the cut brinjal.
• Now In a pan add oil,mustard,urad dhal,once it starts spluttering add onion, asafoetida and the stuffed brinjal and close the lid let it cook for 10mins in the medium flame.
• Then add little thick tamarind pulp water  and let it cook for 5-10mins or untill oil comes up on top.
• Finally add fried sesame seeds powder and.methi powder and switch off the gas immediately.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:

      White rice and Biryani