Kara kulambu

Ingredients (11)

• toor dal/tuvaram paruppu-1 tsp
• bengal gram dal/kadala paruppu-1 tsp
• urad dal/ulitham paruppu-1 tsp
• coriander seeds/dhaniya-1 tsp
• khuskhus/kasakasa-1 tbsp
• fenugreek seeds-1 tsp
• asafoedia-1/2 tsp
• small onions-1 cup
• jaggery-1 tsp
• turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• sesame oil-50 ml

Method

1. 1

   Cinnamon stick-one inch

2. 2

   Kathirikai/Brinjal-1/4 kilo,sliced

3. 3

   Tamarind-1 lemon size

4. 4

   Coconut-half,grated or

5. 5

   Soak the tamarind in water for 20 minutes and extract the pulp with 4 cups of water

6. 6

   Heat a fry pan,add the oil ,throw in the mustard seeds,small onions and the Brinjal and saute it for few mins

7. 7

   Add the tamarind water,ground masala paste and the turmeric powder

8. 8

   Close the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes in low flame

9. 9

   Add the salt ,jaggery and off the flame