Ennai Kathirikai Kara Kulambu (எண்ணெய் கத்திரிக்காய் கார குழம்பு)

• In 0.5tsp of oil, roast 1tbsp coriander seeds, 0.5tsp cumin seeds, 0.25tsp pepper, 2 red chillies until raw smell goes away
• Saute half medium onion until translucent and grind it along with the above spices to a fine paste. Do not brown the onions
• Cut the brinjals - make 4 slits to the whole brinjal from the top and let the stem remain intact as seen in the picture
• Saute the brinjals in liberal oil and set aside
• In the same oil, temper some mustard seeds, curry leaves
• Saute a half medium onion chopped finely
• Add salt, and a pinch of turmeric powder
• Add the ground paste
• Saute until oil leaves by the sides
• Add 1 cup tamarind juice
• Let it cook for 1 min
• Toss in the sauted brinjals
• Cover and cook until brinjals are well done
• Add 1 tbsp of powdered pottu kadalai mix (dhalia)
• Optional: Use 1tbsp of coconut powder instead
• Add little jaggery or sugar
• Cook for another 3 mins
• Garnish with curry leaves
• Serve hot with rice