BRINJAL THOKKU / KATHIRIKAI THOKKU

I am a big fan of  Chef Venkatesh Bhatt. I follow his show in Vijay TV. Kids loved this thoku .It can be kept in fridge for a week, It goes well with dosai and roti. 

INGREDIENTS

Onion - 2 big

Brinjal - 500 gms

Gingelly oil - 4 tbsp

Ghee - 2 tsp

Red chili powder - 1 Tsp

Udipi Rasam  powder - 2 tbsp

Tamarind extract - 1/2 cup

Jaggery - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder  --  1/4 tsp

hing -  1/2 tsp

Curry leaves few

salt to taste

METHOD

Cut brinjal into long pieces. 

In a pan add oil add mustard seeds, when it splutters add curry leaves and chopped onions.Roast till its dark brown. 

The onion will turn dark brown after 10 to 12 minutes add the chopped brinjals. 

Roast well, add turmeric powder, add water and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, till it  becomes soft.

Add tamarind extract, salt, jaggery, red chili powder and add water and cook till the raw smell of tamarind goes.

Add udipi rasa powder , and gingelly oil and cook.

Cook till it blends well. Add ghee and turn off the gas. Garnish with coriander leaves.