TOMATO GOTHSU

INGREDIENTS:

Tomato	3 medium - chopped
Tamarind	A gooseberry sized ball
Jaggery	1 tsp
Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard seeds	½ tsp
Curry leaf	1 sprig
Salt	As per taste
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Red chili powder	½ tsp
Asafetida	A pinch
Coriander leaves	2 tbsp

METHOD:

• Soak the tamarind in hot water for half an hour and then squeeze the pulp from it. Keep aside.
• Heat a tbsp of oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Once the seeds splutter, add a pinch of asafetida and chopped tomatoes.
• Saute the tomatoes for 1-2 mins and add the tamarind pulp, salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder.
• Mix everything well and add 1 cup of water. Let the gothsu boil until the tomato cooks and the gravy reduces a bit.
• Add 1 tsp jaggery and chopped coriander leaves. Check for seasoning and remove from heat.
• Serve the gothsu with Ven Pongal, idli or dosa.