Katrikai Poondu Puli Kuzhambu

Ingredients:

Pearl Onions  or Shallots - 7
Tomato - 1
Brinjal - 2
Turmeric powder - 2 tsp
Tamarind extract - 2 cups
Garlic pods - 4
Green chilli - 1 (slit)
Mustard
Salt
Oil

For Masala:(To be roasted and grinded)

Coriander seeds - 3 tsp
Jeera - 1 tsp
Fenugreek - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Chana dal - 2 tsp
Red chillies - 5 (long ones)

Grinded masala powder:

Method:

Chop tomatoes and brinjals. Keep pearl onions ready. Take a pan.Add oil, once hot add mustard. Wait till it splutters and then add small onions, Saute for a while.Then add brinjal,tomatoes and garlic pods. Saute for 2 minutes. Pour the tamarind extract.Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Let it boil for about 5 minutes or so. Then add the masala that we have already roasted and grinded little coarsely.Mix well devoid of lumps. Pour 2 cups of water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Keep mixing in between with a ladle.Switch off.