Sundaikaai Vathal Kuzhambu

Ingredients:

Onion - 15(fine chop)
Garlic - 5-6 (fine chop)
Brinjal - 2 (cut and soak in water)
Sundakaai vathal - 1/4 cup
Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Sambar thool - 4 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Vadagam - 1/4 tsp
Tamrind - Lemon size
Curry Leaves - a sprig
Coriander Leaves - Little

Method:

• Soak tamrind in water and set aside.
• Heat oil in pan and add sundakaai vathal and saute in low flame.
• Reserve few and blend the rest coarsely.
• Heat oil in pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
• Add curry leaves, vadagam and saute.
• Add in onion and garlic and saute for a while.
• Add the brinjal pieces and saute for a while.
• Once it changes in color, add in spice powders and salt.
• Add in blended vathal and mix well.
• Add the strained tamrind water and mix well.
• Cook in low flame till you get the desired consistency.
• Add the reserved vathal and mix up.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
• Goes good with rice/idly/dosa.