KATHIRIKKAI PULIKOOTU (BRINJAL MIXED DAL CURRY)

INGREDIENTS : 

• Toor dal , Channa dal , Moong dal and Peanuts - 1 cup (mixed )
• Brinjal - 150 gms
• Tamarind - a lemon size
• Sambar Powder - 2 tsps
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Kuzhambu milagai podi - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Mustard , Jeera - 1 tsp each
• Onion -  1 chopped

To grind :

Coconut pieces - 6

Peanuts - few

Roast them for few minutes and then grind them.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED : 

1) Pressure cook toor dal, channa dal and moong dal with sufficient water and a spoon of oil and turmeric powder for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to leave and keep it aside .

2) Heat oil in a kadai . Once hot , add mustard and jeera . When it splutters , add onions and saute till tender .

3) Add brinjal and saute it well for 5 minutes .

4) Then add the grinded coconut and peanut masala to it.

5) Add Kulambhu milagai powder, sambar powder and salt . Mix it up well till the raw smell leaves.

6) Then add the thick tamarind water and cover with a lid. Cook till the brinjal is soft and tender. 

7) Followed by cooked dal and little water. Mix it up well . Bring it to boil and add asafoetida. Cook in slow flame till the oil separates out .

Serve hot with rice .