Brinjal- 4 nos

Pearl onion - 5 nos

Garlic - 6-7 pods

Tomato -1

Tamarind - small gooseberry size

Mustard - 1/4 tsp

Split urad dal- 1/4 tsp

Fenugreek Seed - 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves - few

Salt - to taste(about 1 1/2 tsp)

Red chili powder -1 tsp

Coriander powder - 2 1/2tsp 

Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

Water - to need.

Oil - 1 tsp

To grind

Grated coconut - 5 tbsp

Peal onion - 5 nos

Garlic pods-4(small)

Cumin seed- 1 tsp

 

Procedure

Soak the tamarind in water .Peel the onion, cut the brinjal with "X" mark, dont cut the brinjal fully(Refer the pic). Cut the tomato into small pieces. Grind the ingredients listed under to "To grind"

Heat the pan, add oil and then mustard ,urad dal & fenugreek seed, once mustard splutters, add curry leaves,onion, garlic& brinjal  Saute it well.

Add tomato and the spices like turmeric,chili & corriander powder.Saute it for 2 mins. Then add the coconut paste and salt . Mix it well.

 

Finally add the tamarind extract and water and allow  the veggies to cook.

Once the Brinjal cooked and oil float on top. Switch off the flame.

Tangy & Spicy Brinjal Kuzhambu is ready. 

Note

• Fry the spices in oil for 2 mins without being burnt, that will make the gravy flavorful.
• Dont mix the gravy frequently, Otherwise the brinjal will break.