Kathirikkai / Brinjal Kara Kuzhambhu

Ingredients:



Onions - 2 thinly sliced

Garlic - 5 sliced

Tomatoes - 2 chopped

Brinjal / Eggplant - 1 cup cut lengthwise

Green chilies - 3 sliced

Tamarind extract - 2 cups

Sambar powder - 2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1tsp

Salt - to taste

Sesame oil - 2 TBSP

Curry leaves



Grind together:

Grated fresh coconut - 1/4 cup

Poppy seeds - 2 tsp



Method:



Heat oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds.
Add the sliced onion, garlic and green chillies.  Fry till golden brown.
Add brinjal / eggplant and stir for 2 minutes.
Mix the chopped tomatoes and fry for another two minutes.
Add sambar powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves and salt.  Mix well.
Add the tamarind extract.  Let it cook for 10 minutes.
Add the ground coconut paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Serve hot with rice.