Kathirikai puli kulambu (brinjal curry)

Name: Kathirikai puli kulambu (brinjal curry)
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: Brinjal - small 5 to 6; Onion - 1 medium ( sliced); Coconut - 1/2 cup; Garlic - 1 clove; Cumin Powder - 1 teaspoon; Chili Powder- 1 teaspoon; Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon; Tamarind - Big Lemon Size (Soak it in water and extract the juice); Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon; Fenugreek seeds - 4 or 5; Curry leaves - 1 sprig; oil; Salt - to taste

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Main Dish

Very Easy

47 min

Preparation

Preparation17 min

Cook time30 min

Cut the brinjal length wise into pieces.
Heat oil in a kadai and shallow fry the brinjals. Remove it and place in a tissue paper.
Heat oil in another kadai and add mustard seeds and when they pop add the fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
Add the sliced onions and saute it.When the onions become soft ,add the chilli powder and mix it well. Add the tamarind juice( 2 cups) and allow it cook.
After 5 minutes add the brinjal. Close it with a lid and allow it to cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
Grind the coconut along with turmeric, cumin powder and garlic into a smooth paste.
Add the grounded paste to the brinjal and allow it cook for 10 more minutes or until done.