Brinjal Gotsu

This is the best side dish to serve with Ven Pongal!!

INGREDIENTS

1. Brinjal - 4/5 (Chopped)
2. Onion - 1 (Big; Chopped)
3. Tomatoes - 2 (Chopped)
4. Green Chilly - 2
5. Moon Dal - 5 tbsp
6. Curry/Sambhar Powder - 2 tsp
7. Salt (To Taste)
8. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Water (For Cooking)

For Tadka:

1. Oil - 1tsp
2. Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
3. Hing - A Pinch
4. Curry Leaves - 5/6
5. Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp (Chopped)
6. Red Chilly - 1 
7. Udad Dal - 1tsp

PROCEDURE

1. Take a pressure pan, add Onion, Tomatoes, Brinjal, Green Chilly, Curry Powder, Turmeric Powder, Moong Dal, Water and pressure for 3 whistles
2. Let the pressure come down, the open the pan and mash the contents into a pulp using a masher
3. Take a pan, heat Oil, add Mustard Seeds and let them sputter
4. Add Udad Dal, Red Chilly, Hing,Curry Leaves and saute it for a minute
5. Add tadka to the gravy and let it boil and adjust Salt to taste
6. Garnish with Coriander and Serve

NOTE:

1. One tomato can be replaced with 1/2 tsp of Tamarind Paste
2. If the gravy is watery, let it boil till it reaches required consistency