Kathirikkai/ Eggplant thokku

Thokku is more similar to chutney, the difference is they can be stored for a week or more as we add little more oil to it. And it also serves as a rice mix. If you love curd rice then this thoku is a perfect side dish. Good side dish for idly, dosa too.

Ingredients:

Eggplant cut into pieces – 1 cup

Small onion – ¾ cup

Red chilli – 8 to 10

Tamarind – small lemon size (make thick puree soaking in warm water)

Oil – 3tbsp

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.

Add eggplant and fry for few min till they turn golden brown and leaves oil.

Remove them and place it in a separate bowl.

Add small onions and red chilli to the oil and fry till they turn golden brown.

Remove from pan, cool down the mixture.

Blend onion, red chilli, eggplant along with tamarind puree and salt.

Add it to the remaining oil and sauté for 1-2 min.in low heat.