Kathrikai kara Thokku

Ingredients :     Brinjal (6 – 7 small ones)

                       Onions – 2 med sized sliced

                       Green chilles – 2 (slit)

                       Garlic flakes – 7-8

    Curry leaves – 2 strands

                       Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon          

                             Oil – 4 tbsp (gingely oil preferable)

                             Dhania Powder – 3 tsp

                             Jeera Powder – 2 tsp

                             Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

                             Pepper powder – 1 tsp

                             Tamarind pulp – 1 cup

                             Water 1.5 cups

                             Grated Ground coconut – 4 tbsp

                             Fenugreek -  1tsp

                             Mustard seeds – for tempering

                             Salt to taste                              

Method : In a vessel take the tamarind pulp and water. Add dhania powder, jeera powder, coconut paste to it. Stir well and keep aside. Slit  Brinjal into 4 from the bottom to make sure the stem is not removed. In a pan add oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic & fenugreek for tempering. Add Onion slices and sauté well for a while. Add turmeric powder and fry well. Add the slit brinjal stir well and close ur pan on a low flame. After 5-7 minutes open the pan and check if brinjal has become tender. Add the water and masala mixture & salt to it.Cook till the oil separates and the gravy becomes thick.

It tastes great with White Rice or Dosas.