Gravy: kathrika Kotsu

Kathrika Kotsu

Ingredients:

Fresh Purple Egg plants 4 -5
Onions finely 1 - chopped
Tomato 1 - Finely chopped
Red Chilli powder - 1 TSP
Coriander powder - 1 TSP
turmeric powder - 1/2 TSP
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 TSP

For garnishing

Cilantro sprigs

For seasoning

Mustard seeds 1 TSP
Urad dhal 1 TSP
Cumin seeds - 1 TSP
Hing - a pinch
Red chilli - 2
Curry leaves - a few

Procedure:

• Chop the brinjal into slices and keep them immersed in water to avoid them from being oxidised
• In a wide skillet heat oil and add the seasonings, when they crack add the onions and saute till they become pink.
• Then add tomatoes and saute till they are tender.
• Add in the brinjals, the dry powders and some salt. Give them a good mix, add some water and close with lid for the veggies to cook fully 7 - 10 mins.
• Simmer and close heating when the broth is slightly thick in texture
• Garnish woth corainder and serve hot with Rice, roti or Ghee pongal