Kosamalli Recipe (Chettinad Style Brinjal and Potato Mash)

Step 1: To begin making Kosamalli Recipe (Chettinad Style Brinjal and Potato Mash), pressure cook the brinjals and potatoes for two whistles

Step 2: D-skin the vegetables and mash it to a pulpy consistency and keep it aside

Step 3: Take a big wok, heat oil in medium flame, add the mustard seeds and let it crackle

Step 4: To this add the curry leaves and let it splutter

Step 5: Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté till it is cooked firmly

Step 6: Now add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies and sauté for five minutes

Step 7: Add the red chili powder and stir it

Step 8: To this add the brinjal and potato mash, enough water to bring it to a sambar like consistency

Step 9: Season with salt, add the tamarind pulp and bring it to a rolling boil

Step 10: Add the finely chopped coriander leaves and switch off the flame

Step 11: Serve the Kosamalli Recipe (Chettinad Style Brinjal and Potato Mash) with idiyappam or idli/dosas for a weekday breakfast