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A flavorful, tangy, and slightly spicy mashed eggplant and lentil curry from Tamil Nadu. It's the perfect sidekick for soft idlis, crispy dosas, or ven pongal, bringing a unique and comforting taste to your breakfast table.
For 4 servings
Pressure Cook Brinjal and Dal
Prepare Tamarind Water
Tempering (Tadka)
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A flavorful, tangy, and slightly spicy mashed eggplant and lentil curry from Tamil Nadu. It's the perfect sidekick for soft idlis, crispy dosas, or ven pongal, bringing a unique and comforting taste to your breakfast table.
This south_indian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 220.9 calories per serving with 8.61g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or side.
Sauté Aromatics
Build the Gravy
Combine and Finish
Add a handful of cooked chickpeas or peanuts along with the brinjal for extra texture and protein.
You can substitute moong dal with toor dal (pigeon peas) or a mix of both. Note that toor dal will take longer to cook.
Incorporate other vegetables like drumsticks, potatoes, or carrots. Add them to the pressure cooker along with the brinjal.
For a sattvic version, simply omit the onions. The dish will still be flavorful due to the spices and tamarind.
Both brinjal and moong dal are excellent sources of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps in maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
Moong dal provides a significant amount of protein, essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function, making this a great dish for vegetarians and vegans.
Brinjal contains antioxidants like nasunin, while tomatoes and turmeric provide lycopene and curcumin, respectively. These compounds help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.
Brinjal Gosthu, or Kathirikai Gosthu, is a traditional South Indian side dish from Tamil Nadu. It's a tangy and spicy curry made from mashed eggplant (brinjal) and lentils (dal), typically served with breakfast items like idli, dosa, and pongal.
It pairs exceptionally well with soft idlis, crispy dosas, ven pongal, and upma. It can also be served as a side dish with rice and sambar.
Yes, you can. Cook the brinjal and moong dal in a pot with sufficient water until they are completely soft and mashable. This will take longer, around 25-30 minutes.
Yes, it is a nutritious dish. Brinjal is low in calories and high in fiber, while moong dal is an excellent source of plant-based protein. The use of minimal oil and wholesome spices makes it a healthy choice.
A single serving of Brinjal Gosthu (approximately 1 cup or 300g) contains around 220-250 calories, depending on the amount of oil used.
Store any leftover gosthu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat thoroughly on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.