Chidambaram Gothsu

Ingredients

Brinjal - 3
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Small Onions - 10 (finely chopped)
Tamarind juice - 1 tbsp
Chilly powder - 2 tsp
Dhaniya powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Jaggery - 1 tbsp
Oil
Salt

For Tempering
Mustard
Urad Dal
Bangal Gram
Red Chillies
Curry Leaves

To Grind
Bengal Gram - 1 tsp
Dhaniya/Corriander seeds - 1 tsp
Tuvar Dal - 1 tsp
Red Chillies - 3
Khus Khus/Poppy seeds - 1/2 tsp


Method
1. Dry roast the items for grinding and grind to a coarse powder.
2. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a kadai.
3. Slice brinjals, tomato and onion lengthwise and saute till the brinjals are almost cooked.
4. Cool this mixture and grind to a smooth paste.
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil and add mustard, urad dal, bengal gram, curry leaves and red chillies. Let it splutter.
6. Add finely chopped small onions(big onions are also ok) and saute till transparent.
7. Add the brinjal paste and little water.
8. Add turmeric powder, chilly powder and dhaniya powder. Cook till the raw smell disappears.
9. Add salt, tamarind juice and jaggery. Close and cook on medium heat for 2-3 mins.
10. Add the powder and mix well. Remove from fire.

This is a great accompanient for idly and dosa.
The sweetness of jaggery will give a different taste to it.