Ennai Kathrikai

Ingredients

• Brinjal : 6-7 ( slit in to four)
• Sessame oil : 4 tsp
• Tamarind : Size of big lemon 

Seasoning

• Mustard :1 spn
• Toor Dal : 1 spn
• Chana dal : 1 spn
• Urad dal : 1 spn
• Red Chilli : 2
• Asafoetida :1/2 spn

Fry & Grind

Fry these in Sessame oil and grind in to paste.

• Channa dal : 1 spn
• Coriander seeds : 1 spn
• Red Chilli : 3
• Pepper corns : 5
• Fenugreek seeds : 1/2 spn
• Coconut : 1 spn
• Jeera : 1spn
• Ginger : 1/2 piece

Method of preparation

• Extract the pulp from tamarind and keep it aside.
• In sessame oil, add all the ingredients for seasoning along with  brinjal and let it fry for 5 minutes.
• Then add the extracted pulp and let it boil for another 6-8 minutes.
• Once the gravy is thick, add the grinded mixture and boil for sometime.
• Garnish and serve with Curry leaves.