ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu

Small Brinjals - 10-12
   Tamarind - Lemon sized ball
   Salt -as required.

  

   Bengal gram-Kadalai paruppu-Chana dal- 2 tbsp
   Coriander seeds/Dhania -3 tbsp
   Urad dal - 1 1/2 tbsp
   Red chillies -10-12
   Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp



   Oil - 4 1/2 tbsp
   Mustard seeds -1 tsp
   Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
   Asafoetida/hing - a generous pinch
   Curry leaves - 2 spring

Soak tamarind in about 4 cups of hot water for 15-20 minutes. Extract tamarind juice and discard its pulp.

Heat a tsp of oil in a kadai and fry the ingredients mentioned under 'roast and grind' until dal turns golden brown. Add grated coconut and fry for a few more minutes. Leave it to cool.

Then powder it coarsely in the blender. Now our spice powder for ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu is ready.