Chidambaram Kothsu
C hidambaram is not only famous for Natarajar temple and it is famous for this kothsu.It is a tangy and spicy gravy made with eggplant and freshly ground spices goes very well with idly,venpongal and arisi uppma. Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Small round eggplant 6nos. Onion(chopped) 1no.(medium size) Tomato(chopped) 1no.(medium size) Tamarind paste 2tsp Turmeric powder 1/2tsp Mustard seeds 1tsp Urad dhal 1tsp Asafoetida a pinch Curry leaves 2sprigs Coriander leaves to garnish Oil for frying Salt to taste To roast and grind Ingredient Quantity Red chilly 4nos. Coriander seeds 1tbs Channa dhal 2tsp Method Chop the eggplant to big chunks and pressure cook it with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt for 4- 5 whistles,mash it. Meanwhile dry roast the ingredients given to roast and grind it to a coarse powder. Heat oil in a ...