BRINJAL KOTSU RECIPE Brinjal Kotsu is the best accompaniment for the Ven Pongal recipe.

Ingredients	How to?
• 5 Big brinjals • 8 Green chillies, finely chopped • 1 Big onion, finely chopped • 1 Sprig curry leaves, chopped • 1 tbsp Coconut scraping • Tamarind, gooseberry size • A pinch of turmeric powder • A pinch of asafoetida • 1 tsp Urad dal • 1 tsp Mustard • 1 tsp Salt • 1 tbsp Oil	• Cut brinjals into big pieces and cook till soft. • Grind together coconut, tamarind and cooked brinjal to form smooth paste. • Heat oil in a kadai and add mustard. • When it pops up, add asafoetida and urad dal and fry until golden brown. • Add green chillies, curry leaves and onion. Fry it for five minutes. • Now mix the brinjal paste, salt, turmeric powder and little water. • Reduce the heat and keep it on fire for two to three minutes. • Egg Plant Kotsu is ready to serve.