Kathirikai varuval recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1. Indian brinjal (small) - 20
2. Mustard seed - 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.)
3. Split black gram - 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.)
4. Spit bengal gram - 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.)
5. Dry chili - 4
6. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
7. Asafoetida powder - a pinch
8. Sambar powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.)
9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon (tsp.)
10. Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon (tsp.)
11. Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon (tsp.)
12. Salt - to taste
13. Oil - 3 tablespoon (tbsp.)

PREPARATION:

1. Clean brinjal and cut them into bite size pieces.
2. In a pan heat oil, add mustard seeds, black gram and bengal gram . Once the mustard seeds start splutters add the red chili, curry leaves,  asafoetida powder and sauté for couple of seconds.
3. Now add the brinjal, sambar powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Sauté this in slow flame for 20-30 minutes or until it’s cooked, no need to add or sprinkle water. Stir it often so that the masala gets mixed evenly and avoid burning.

NOTES:

1. Enjoy this with white rice or chapathi