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Ennai kathirikai kulambu

Ingredients :
250grms of brinjal cut into florets
To grind :
100grms of shallots
3 nos of redchilli
1/4tbsp of cumin seeds
1/4tbsp of turmeric powder
Quarter cup of grated coconut
Salt to taste
To masala:
1tbsp of mustard and channa dal
6nos of garlic pods chopped
Quarter tbsp of Fenugreek 
One large onion chopped
Two tomatoes chopped
A pinch of turmeric powder
1/2 of sambar, chilli powder
Half cup of tamarind water
Oil as need

Method:
Fry all the ingredient given under to grind as shown. Once it's cooled grind to a smooth paste. Add little salt to taste. 
Cut the brinjal into florets as shown.soak them in water to avoid darkness. Stuff the grind paste I to the florets. Fry it in oil until its half done. 
Add oil in a pan. Add the tempering with garlic, onion and green chilli. Fry for a minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, sambar, chilli powder. Cook until the tomato turns mushy. 
Add the remaining ground masala paste. Add little water. Let it cook for 4minutes.
Mix the fried brinjal. Add the tamarind water. Check for seasoning. Cook until the raw smell goes off. 
once the oil oozes out from the masala. Garnish with coriander leaves. Switch off the flame. Serve hot with rice. 

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