Have you heard about the term "Comfort Food"? This is my idea of comfort food. Idli and dosai are comfort food for any South Indian, but for me this simple Kathrikkai Thakkali Kadaisal for idli or dosa is heavenly comfort. I love the tangy taste and the fact that there is a vegetable in it which you would not even realize. This recipe is from Amma, which she got from her amma who got from her amma ......
Ingredients:
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds - for seasoning
- Curry leaves - for seasoning
- Green chillies - 3 (finely chopped)
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Medium sized Onion - 1/2 (finely chopped)
- Brinjal - 2 (finely chopped)
- Large tomatoes - 3 (finely chopped)
- Salt - as required
Pour oil in a kadai and season with cumin seeds and curry leaves. Add green chillies and then the onions and fry for 2-3 mins. Then add turmeric powder and mix. When onions are cooked add the brinjal and fry for 2 mins followed by tomatoes. Pour sufficient water and add salt. Cover and cook till the brinjal and tomatoes are completely cooked and mushy. Turn off the stove and mash down with a masher while it is still hot.
The best vessel to make this is with the rustic looking aluminium vessel and stir & mash down with a thayir mathu (the act of 'kadaisal'). Thats how it should be truly made to be true to its name :). But we spoil it completely, and prepare this in a non-stick pan and blend in a blender (definitely, not the same and not even close).
Note: I also found a variation of this without the brinjals @ Daily Musings blog that has a catalog of several Kongu Naadu recipes: Thakkali Kuzhambu
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