Poricha Kuzhambhu

Ingredients

Eggplant (brinjal) small - 2 or 3 diced Toor dal - 3/4 cup Tamarind - Lemon sized(soaked and juice extract) Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp Coconut - 1/2 cup shredded Red Chillies - 2 or 3 (as per taste) Urad dal - 1 tsp Channa dal - 1 tsp Curry leaves - 1 sprig Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder - 1 pinch Salt - to taste Oil - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Cook toor dal and keep aside.
2. Fry the urad dal, channa dal and red chillies in a little oil till light brown.
3. Grind the coconut, fried dals and red chillies to a smooth paste with a little water.
4. In a sauce pan, cook the brinjals in tamarind extract with salt and turmeric.
5. Reduce heat, add cooked toor dal and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, add the ground masala and bring to a boil.
7. Add curry leaves.
8. Check for salt and season with mustard seeds and urad dal.
9. Serve hot with Rice and Pappad.