Kathirikaai Puli Kuzhambu/Brinjal with Tamarind Curry

Cooking time - 30 mins

Serves - 2 to 3

Ingredients:

• Brinjal - 6 medium (Cut lengthwise)
• Onion - 1 small (chopped)
• Tomato - 1 large (chopped)
• Garlic - 3 cloves
• Curry leaves - few
• Tamarind - a lemon size
• Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
• Chili powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Methi seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Soak tamarind in 1 cup water and squeeze it juice.
2. Heat the pan. Add oil. Once the oil is hot, splutter mustard seeds. Add asafoetida, methi seeds, curry leaves, garlic and fry for 30 secs.
3. Add chopped onions and saute till golden brown.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till tomatoes become mushy.
5. Add the brinjal, chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and saute till brinjal is 3/4th cooked.
6. Add the tamarind juice, salt and cook till the raw smell leaves and the curry becomes thick.
7. Serve with plain rice.