PULIPPU KOOTU - Brinijal

  

ingredients

 chowchow              - 1

   Or

Brinjal                    - 200 gms.

Or

Pumpkin              - a small piece

Or

Plantain stem   - a bit

Tamarind         - ½ small lime size

Salt                  - 2 tsp

Thur dhal      - 4 tbl . sp

For masala

Coriander seeds       - 1 tsp

Pepper                      - ½ tsp

Bengal gram dhal   - 1 ½ tsp

Grated coconut        - 1 tbl. Sp.

 
procedure:

Fry the above ingredients until golden brown, add grated coconut and grind into smooth paste.

Boil the vegetables and dhal separately, soak tamarind in water and extract about ¼ liter of juice. Add salt and bring to boil.

Add the masala, vegetables and cooked dhal. Mix well and simmer in a low fire for sometime. dissolve a tsp. of rice flour and add. Simmer for a while. Season with mustard and curry leaves.