Brinjal and Drumstick Spicy Curry
This recipe was contributed by P.V. Narayanamoorthy
Ingredients
- 4-6 small brinjals (baingan)
- 2 drumsticks, cut into 2″ pieces (optional)
- 8-10 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 lime sized ball of tamarind (imli), soaked and juice extracted
- 1 heaped tbsp sambar powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder
- Unrefined salt to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper (kali mirch) powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp date paste
To Temper
- ¼ tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
- 1 tsp mustard (rai) seeds
- 1 tsp split black gram (urad dal)
- 1 tsp split pigeon pea (tur dal)
- 2 tsp whole cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
To Grind
- ½ cup grated coconut
- 1 onion, chopped into large chunks
Method
Roast the ingredients mentioned for tempering, adding them in the order mentioned (not separately). Add garlic and finely chopped onions. Sauté until the onions are translucent. Add tomatoes and sauté until tomatoes are soft. Add the tamarind extract, enough water, salt, turmeric and sambar powder. Add the drumstick. Let this mixture boil for 4 minutes. Then, add the brinjals and bring to a boil. Grind the coconut and the chunks of onion with a little water to a smooth paste and add to the boiling curry.
Let it boil until the brinjals are cooked and the gravy thickens. Add date paste and pepper powder (if using). Stir and remove from heat. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Variation
You can substitute the brinjals with any other vegetables or beans.
Serves 5-6