Ennai Kathirikai kulambu/ Brinjal Curry

Brinjal is the one vegetable which is always available . A wider range of shapes, sizes and color is available all over India. India is the second largest country which cultivates BRINJAL.
Let's move on with our Recipe

Ingredients:

1. Brinjal                                5-6
2. Small Onion                       10-12
3. Tomato                              2(Medium)
4. Garlic                                 10-12 Pods
5. Tamarind                            a small ball(soak it in water)
6. Curry Leaves                      5-6 Leaves
7. Coriander Leaves              To garnish
8. Mustard Seeds                    as required
9. Sambar Masala                   1 -1 1/2 tsp
10. Oil

To Roast and Grind:

1. Coriander Seeds               2tsp

2. Fenugreek seeds               1/2tsp

3. Sesame Seeds(Black)       1-1 1/2 tsp 

4. Black pepper                    1/2 tsp

5. Jeera                                 1/2 tsp

6. Dry Red Chillies               2-3

Method:

1. Dry roast the ingredients under To Roast and Grind . After it is cooled grind it to a fine powder.

2. Heat oil in a kadai. Add Mustard seeds, curry leaves and garlic . After it splutters add onion.

3. Fry the onion till they turn soft and brown . Then add the tomatoes and salt.

4. Cook till the onion and tomato mixture turns soft and the raw smell is gone.

5. Cut the brinjal in the center and then in the side. (keep it as a whole along with the stock)

6. Put these brinjal's into the tomato curry. Add little sambar masala and tamarind water(puli thaneer) .

7. Cook till the brinjal turns soft .

8. Finally when the gravy is cooked add the grounded powder . Cook for 2-3 minutes.

9. Adjust the consistency of the gravy . If required add some water and bring it boil.

10. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Note:

1. Don't compromise on oil for this gravy. It stays good for a day or 2 if stored in the refrigerator.

2. Don't cut the brinjal into pieces. Keep it as a whole.

3. Don't burn the ingredients when you roast them.

Ingredients in Tamil:

Sesame Seeds: karrupu El

Black Pepper:    Milagu

Coriander Seeds Kottamalli vidhai

Fenugreek Seeds: Vendhayam