Brinjal Tamarind Gravy Curry (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 red chilies, halved
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• Curry leaves
• 25 shallots
• 25 fresh garlic cloves
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons sambar powder (optional)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup thick tamarind puree
• 4 fresh long brinjals, roughly cut
• 1 teaspoon jaggery
• Fresh curry leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and red chilies. Saute.
2. Add onion, curry leaves, shallots, and garlic. Saute until onions are transparent.
3. Add tomato, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, sambar powder. Mix well.
4. Add water, cook until oil separates. Add tamarind puree, cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add more water if needed, then add brinjal pieces. Cook for 10 minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning with salt and jaggery. Add fresh curry leaves. Turn off heat.
7. Serve hot with rice. Enjoy!