CHETTINAD KARAKOLAMBHU

Ingredients:

Brinjal - 4 to 5

Onion - 1 [big]

Tamarind paste

Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder - 1/2 pinch

Fenugreek - 3 to 4 seeds

Curry leaves - 3 to 4

Salt to taste

Oil

Method:

Step 1 : Cut brinjals into four parts.

Step 2: Cut small onions into two halves

Step 3 : Add oil and fry brinjals till its skin shrinks.

Step 4: Add onions few mins before the brinjals get fried and fry the onions till golden brown.

Step 5 : Now add fenugreek seeds and fry

Step 6 : Get thick tamarind by adding less amount of water to tamarind

Step 7 : To this add salt, chilli powder and coriander powder

Step 8 : Add this to kadai

Step 9: Allow it to boil well & till you get thick gravy.

Step 10 : Add chopped curry leaves at last

Step 11 : The same gravy can be prepared with ladies finger to small pieces & fry.

Step 12 : Add coconut milk base if neccesary.

Step 13 : Serve with rice.