ENNAI KATHTHARIKAI CURRY

Ingredients:
groundnuts-2tbsp,
kuskus-1sp,
methi seeds[fenugreek seeds]-1/2sp,
white sesame seeds-1sp,
cummin seeds-3/4sp,
small sambar onions-15.
tomato pieces-11/2 cups,
garlic flakes-6,
coriander powder-11/2sp,
chilli powder-1 tbsp,
turmeric powder-1sp
kaththarikai[brinjal]-8 to 10[small size],
gingelly oil- 4tbsp,
mustard seeds-1sp,
peppercorns-1sp,
green chillies-5,[slit them lengthwise]
tamarind-a lime size
enough salt to taste.
Method:
Dry roast groundnuts,cummin seeds,kuskus, sesame seeds,fenugreeks seeds to a golden brown colour and grind them with onions, tomatoes and garlic without adding water.Add the turperic powder,chilli powder, and the coriander powder and mix well. Cut each brinjal in to 8 pieces lengthwise, add enough salt and the mixed masala to this,mix well and keep them covered for 1/2 hour.
Heat the oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add the green chillies and the peppercorns and fry for two minutes. Now add the brinjal with masasla and cook on a medium fire until the oil comes on the top. Extract a thick juice from the tamarind and add to the brinjal.When all the water is absorbed and the oil floats on the top,put off the fire.The gravy must be thick.