Eggplant Curry ( Kathrika Gotsu )

I learnt this recipe from my mom. We call this recipe , “Kathrika Sabji”. After coming to the U.S., I heard from my friends there is another name for this recipe. It is often called “Kathrika Gotsu”. This recipe is the best accompaniment with idlys and dosas. I like this recipe for the tangy flavor. Here goes the recipe!!

Ingredients

• 3-4 Eggplants
• 1 Onion or 10 pearl onions finely chopped
• 1 tomato finely chopped
• 4-5 red chilies
• 1tsp of ginger-garlic paste
• ¼ cup tamarind extract
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt for taste
  

For seasoning: Mustard, Cumin, cloves, cinnamon stick and curry leaves.

Method

• Chop the eggplant to small pieces and place them in water adding salt to prevent discoloration.
  

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, cumin, cloves, cinnamon stick and curry leaves.
  

• Add onions and ginger- garlic paste to this and sauté until the onions become translucent. Add tomatoes and turmeric and cook for few minutes until the tomato becomes soft and tender.
  

• To this add the eggplants, sauté them with the mixture to absorb the flavors. Add the tamarind extract and salt.
  

• Cover cook for 15 minutes in medium heat until the eggplant becomes really soft.
  

• Turn off heat and mash the mixture with the whisk or wood masher.
  

• Serve hot with idly, dosa or pongal.