Ennai katharikai kulambu

Ingredients:
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1) Brinjal (Katharikai) - 6 small same size brinjal split from 4 sides
2) Red chillies - 3
3) Cumin seeds - 1 spoon
4) Pepper (Milagu) - 1/2 spoon
5) Channa dal (Kadalai paruppu) - 2 spoons
6) Curry leaves (karuvaepilai) - 1 stalk
7) Mustard (Kadugu) - 1/2 spoon
8) Fenugreek seeds(Vendhayam) - 1/2 spoon
9) Pearl onion - 5
10) Garlic - 4 pods
11) Tamarind pulp - 1/2 spoon
12) Coconut - 5 spoons
13) Oil - 5 spoons
14) Salt - as required
15) Cumin seeds (Jeeragam) - 1/2 spoon

Preparation:
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1) Fry red chillies, Jeeragam, pepper, channa dal and curry leaves with 1/2 spoon oil. Cool and grind it.
2) Add oil to a pan. Add mustard and fenugreek seeds.
3) Add brinjal, onions, garlic pods and curry leaves. fry well.
4) Add the ground powder, salt and fry well. Add oil if required
5) Add the tamarind pulp, water and bring to boil
6) Grind coconut with cumin seeds and add to the mixture
7) Boil well. Ennai katharikai kulambu is ready to serve