Drumstick Brinjal Chickpea Tamarind Curry | Tangy Tamarind Curry | கத்தரிக்காய் முருங்கைக்காய் கொண்டைக் கடலை புளிக் குழம்பு

Ingredients :

Drumstick - 1 no (chopped, 3" long) Brinjal - 3 nos (chopped, 1" size) Chickpeas - 1/2 cup (soaked overnight, cooked) Tamarind Water - 1 cup (1 and 1/2" ball size) Coconut Paste - 3 tbsp Onion - 1 no (chopped) Tomato - 1 no (chopped) Green Chili - 3 nos Red Chili Powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp Coriander Seeds Powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp Curry Leaves - 2 stks Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp (chopped) Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp Water - 2 cups Oil - 2 tbsp Salt to Taste.

Method :

First temper Mustard Seeds and Urad Dal, after splutter add Onion and Curry Leaves, saute until light golden brown colour. Add Brinjal and saute for half a minute. Add Drumstick, Tomato and Green chili, again saute for half a minute. Add Red Chili Powder, Coriander Seeds Powder and Turmeric Powder, saute till raw smell leaves.

Add Coconut Paste and cooked Chickpeas, mix well. Add Tamarind Water, Water and required Salt, bring to boil. Cook for 15mins in simmer, finally add Coriander Leaves, mix well and  ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion : Serve hot with Appalam / Papad or Egg Omelet.