Ennai Kathirikkai - Chettinadu Style

Ingredients:
Brinjal(kathirikai) - 4 Nos(Split it into four pieces without removing the stem)
Turmeric Powder(Manjal podi) -1 tsp
Mustard (kadugu) - 1 tsp
Urad Dhal(ulundhu) - 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds(Vendhayam) - 1 tsp
Grated Coconut  - 3 Tbl spn
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbl spn
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Tamarind paste -1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
Chilly Powder - 2 tsp
Jaggery - 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves
Cumin Seeds(sombu) - 1 tsp

For Grinding:
-  Fry Mustard,Fenugreek,Urud dal without Oil in a pan and let it cool.
-  Fry grated coconut seperately without oil and grind it with the above ingredients.

Preparation:

- Pour oil in a frying pan  and cook the Split Brinjal along with turmeric powder. Cook with the lid closed until it's soft and tender.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Add cumin seeds and onion. Fry it to golden brown colour then add ginger garlic paste and fry it till the raw smell goes off.
- Add tomato,coriander powder,chilli powder,tamarind paste,jaggery,salt and the grinded ingredients.
- Fry it completely and finally add the cooked brinjal and stir it occasionally.
- Cook till the oil oozes out.
- Season it with coriander leaves.

Goes well with : Chappathi,Rice.