Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Chidambaram Kothsu

Chidambaram is not only famous for Natarajar temple and it is famous for this kothsu.It is a tangy and spicy gravy made with eggplant and freshly ground spices goes very well with idly,venpongal and arisi uppma.





Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Small round eggplant 6nos.
Onion(chopped) 1no.(medium size)
Tomato(chopped)1no.(medium size)
Tamarind paste2tsp
Turmeric powder1/2tsp
Mustard seeds1tsp
Urad dhal1tsp
Asafoetidaa pinch
Curry leaves2sprigs
Coriander leavesto garnish
Oilfor frying
Saltto taste

To roast and grind

IngredientQuantity
Red chilly 4nos.
Coriander seeds 1tbs
Channa dhal 2tsp


Method

                      Chop the eggplant to big chunks and pressure cook it with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt
for 4- 5 whistles,mash it.


Meanwhile dry roast the ingredients given to roast and grind it to a coarse powder.


Heat oil in a pan and season it with mustard seeds,urad dhal and red chilly.Add the onion,curry leaves,asafoetida and saute it for a minute and add the tomato,cook it  mushy.Now add the tamarind paste and mashed eggplant and allow it to boil till the raw smell goes off.


Finally add the ground powder and bring it to a boil and garnish it with coriander leaves.


Ready to enjoy with fluffy hot idly or pongal.



  • Fresh ground masala can be substituted with sambhar powder but tastes excellent with fresh masala.
  • Instead of pressure cook the egg plant, it can be grilled in the oven or stove


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