Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu

Ingredients (25)

• for spice paste:
• 2 teaspoons gingelly oil
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons chana dal
• 1 teaspoon urad dal
• ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 dry red chilies
• 5 tablespoons grated fresh coconut
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅓ cup water
• for tamarind pulp:
• 1 tablespoon tightly packed tamarind
• ½ cup hot water
• other ingredients for ennai kathirikai kulambu:
• 250 grams small brinjals
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 9 to 10 curry leaves
• 2 pinch asafoetida
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• salt
• 1 teaspoon jaggery powder