KATHIRIKAI GOTHSU by Selvi Shan

Ingredients-1

eggplant---1 big(I used the american one and peeled the skin)
serrano peppers---3 (slit,u can use jalapeno too but serrano is bit hotter )
red onion diced---1/2 cup
tomato--2
desicated coconut---3 table spoons
tamarind paste----1/2 tea spoon
turmeric powder---1/4 teaspoon
salt--as per u r taste.
oil,mustard seeds,asafoetida,channa dhal --for seasoning

ingredients--2

channa dhal ---2 teaspoons
sesame seeds---1/2 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds----1/4 teaspoon
pepper jeera powder---1/2 tea spoon
dry red chillies ---2
coriander powder --1 tea spoon

dry fry all ingredients one by one and finally switch off the stove and add pepper jeera poder and coriander powder.Let them stand in the warmth and finally powder everything together.

Procedure :

Take a small pressure cooker/pan and pour oil and add all the seasonings one by one.
Then add,onion and when they become tanslucent add tomatoes followed by serrano peppers ,egg plant.Fry for 3 to 4 mins and add 2 cups of water.when the water starts to boil add ,salt and
dessicated coconut.Close the lid and wait for 4 whistles.
When it is cooled ,open the lid and add the powder and tamarind paste and simmer for few mins.You can adjust the consistency by adding water.
check for salt and garnish with cilantro and curry leaves.