Ennai Kathirikai kulambu

Goes with:
Rice, Pappad combination

Dry Grind:
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Channa Dal - 1 tsp
Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
Dry Red chilli - 6
Fresh grated coconut - 2 tsp
Shallot - 6 (optional)
Garlic - 2 pods

Seasoning:
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Fenugreek - 1/4 tsp
curry leaves - 1
Hing - a pinch

Other Ingredients:
Brinjal/Egg plant - 5/6
Gingelly oil - 2 tsp
Tamarind - 1 lemon size
Medium size onion - Half
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Method:

• Dry roast Urad dhal, Channa dhal, Coriander seeds, red chilli and coconut
• Heat oil in a pan.  Add shallots, garlic and grind it with dry roasted ingredients to a fine coarse.
• Extract tamarind juice and keep it aside.
• Wash the egg plants and slit in quarters. Stuff the ground paste.
• Heat oil in a pan and roast the egg plant till it is half cooked.
• Once done keep it aside.
• In the same oil, add seasoning items
• Add finely chopped onion salt and Turmeric.
• Add fried brinjal, remaining ground paste if any.
• Saute till oil leaves by the side.
• Add the tamarind juice. Cover the lid and cook till brinjals are well done.