Ingredients

• 1 - eggplant, cubed
• 2 cups - tamarind extract
• 15 - shallots
• 2 - tomatoes
• 5 - garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup - gingili oil
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - ajwain seeds
• 1 tsp - fenugreek seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 1 tbsp - coriander powder
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp - pepper powder
• Salt

How to Make Kathirikai Kaara Kuzhambu-Eggplant Tamarind Gravy

• Heat gingili oil, splutter the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, ajwain seeds and curry leaves
• Add the shallots, garlic cloves and chopped tomatoes and saute everything for few mins until the shallots get partially cooked
• Add the cubed eggplants, saute for a few mins again.
• Add the tamarind extract with coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder and pepper powder.
• Cook in medium flame until the gravy turns thick and the oil separates.
• Serve warm.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipes