kosmalli

Preparation time:20 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Moong dal-1/4 cup

Small onion-10 nos.

Tomato-1 medium

Green chillies-4

Red chilli-2

Curry leaves-1 sprig

Brinjal-4

Potato-1 medium

Salt to taste

Tamarind-one inch piece

Oil-2 tablespoon

For seasoning:

Mustard-1/2 teaspoon

Spliy urad dal-1/2 teaspoon

Hing-2 pinches

Preparation:

Pressure cook the dal for two whistles,till it reaches a mashy consistency

Wash and chop all the vegetables and keep it ready as shown in the picture

In a pan, add oil and when it is warm and ready add the seasonings

When it splutters, add onion, and cook till turns transparent

Now add the tomatoes and fry till they become mushy

Then add the green and red chillies and curry leaves

Now add the chopped brinjal and fry till its colour changes,

then potatoes and required amount of salt and fry for a few minutes

Add enough water so as it covers the vegetables and pressure cook it for just one whistle

Use a ladle and mash the brinjals as much as possible

Once its completely cooled down, open it,add the tamarind pulp and add enough water

If its very thick you can add a little water to adjust the consistency, then bring it to a brisk boil and check for salt

Your koosmali is ready to be served along with idly or idiappan

Notes:

Those those who like capsicum, you can alternate capsicum instead of brinjal

Or you can add half a capsicum along with the brinjal

There is no turmeric in this recipe, please do not add turmeric to get the colour as it spoils the authentic taste