Brinjal Bajii/ Chutney / Kathirikai Baji

Kathirikai baji/ chutney is one of our favorite & delicious recipe... This is most common in kongunadu( Coimbatore Region)... Its our traditional dish for festivals... this is most similar to Chettinad KOSAMALLI  recipe.... It is easy to prepare within 15mins.... My hubby eats more than 8 idlies when served with this chutney...😁 I bet this is more delicious dish forever....😚

INGREDIENTS:

Brinjal- 4 -5

Potato- 2

Onion- 1

Tomato- 3

Green chilly-4-5

Garlic- 2 cloves

Curry leaves- 1spring

Turmeric powder- 1/4tsp

Oil- 3tsp

Coconut oil- 2tsp

Mustard seeds- 1tsp

Salt - to taste....

METHOD:

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker....add some mustard seeds...then add chopped onions, curry leaves, green chilies & garlic...saute for 3mins....
  
• Add tomatoes & 1/4tsp of turmeric powder....saute well..
• Sprinkle some salt & mix well...
  
• Now add the chopped brinjals & potatoes.... add some 2to 3 cups of water...  pressure cook it for 3 whistles...
  
• When it is cooked well, drain the excess water & keep it aside...
  
• Smash the veggies thoroughly & add the drained water into it.... Finally add 2tsp of coconut oil & mix well....
  
• Tasty kathirikai baji is ready to serve with Idly / Dosa...