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