Brinjal and Karamani Kuzhambu with Coconut

INGREDIENTS:

1.Karamani/Blackeyepeas-2cup
2.Small Onion-7
3.Brinjal-3(Cut into medium pieces)
4.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
5.Chilli powder-2tbs
6.Corriander powder-1tbs
7.Tamarind extract-1cup
8.Seasoning-mustard,cumin,asafoetida,curry leaves
9.Salt as needed
10.Oil

GRIND 1:
Saunf-1tbs
Tomato-1
Onion-1

GRIND 2:
Coconut-1/4cup

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First soak karamani for about 5hrs and cook it untill done and keep is aside. 
• In a pan add ,oil,seasoning once its starts spluttering add onion fry it untill translucent and add grinded masala no.1 and fry it for few mins untill brown.
• Add brinjal  fry it for few mins and add salt cook for 5mins
• At this stage add chilli powder,salt,turmeric powder and corriander powder saute for few mins
• Now add tamarind extract when the contents is getting thickenened,add the grinded masala no.2 and mix well.
• Finally add chopped corriander leaves and serve.

GOES WELL WITH:

     Plain rice