Brinjal Rasavangi

What you will need

1 tsp coconut oil or any other refined oil

2 whole dry Kashmiri red chillies (broken into pieces)

1 tbsp coriander seeds (dhania)

1/3 cup freshly grated coconut

1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)

1/2 cup toovar dal (arhar)

2 tsp ghee or coconut oil or any other refined oil

1 tsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson)

1 tsp chopped green chillies

7 leaves to 8 curry (kadi patta)

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes

2 medium brinjals (cut into quarters)

salt to taste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

2 tsp sambhar powder (optional)

1 cup tamarind water

1 tbsp grated jaggery (gur)

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander for the garnish (dhania)