Ingredients: Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant) - chopped, Dry Red Chillies, teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns, teaspoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal), teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split), teaspoon Mustard seeds, teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), teaspoon Red Chilli powder, sprigs Curry leaves, grams Tamarind - soaked in 1 cup hot water, - to taste, Oil - for cooking, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: We begin making the Kathirikkai Thogayal Recipe - Thuvaiyal (Spicy Brinjal Chutney Recipe) by heating a heavy bottomed pan with oil, temper the mustard seeds and curry leaves, let it splutter for few seconds.Then, later on, add the dry red chillies , urad dal , channa dal and peppercorns. Saute till it turns light brown. Add in the Chopped brinjal and saute till it becomes brown and mushy.You can season it with salt , turmeric and red chilli powder. Cook till the raw smell of the spice goes away. Add the soaked tamarind water, wait till all the water is soaked in by the brinjal.Let it aside to cool, then blend it into a smooth paste using a hand blender by adding a little water (2 tablespoons) .Serve the Kathirikkai Thogayal Recipe - Thuvaiyal (Spicy Brinjal Chutney Recipe) along with  lunch meal .