Kathirikkai Puli kuzhambu/brinjal tamarind curry

Ingredients:

Kathirikai/brinjal             -5
garlic cloves                     -4
curry leaves                      -few
hing                                  -1/8 tsp
turmeric                            -1/8 tsp
mustard seeds                   -1/4 tsp
fenugreek seeds                -1/8 tsp
salt                                    -to taste
oil                                     -1 tbsp.

For grinding:

Method

• remove the top of the brinjal and cut it into slices.
• In a blender grind the ingredients for grinding into a smooth paste.

• In a pressure cooker heat oil and allow mustard seeds to splutter. Temper with fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, hing and turmeric.
• Follow it with chopped garlic and fry for a minute.

• Add the cut brinjal ,salt and fry for 2-3 minutes

• Add the ground paste, mix well and a cup of water.

• Pressure cook for a whistle.
• Once the pressure goes off open the lid and transfer to a serving bowl.

• Serve with Rice/lemon rice/tamarind rice

Serves  2