Thattampayiru pulikuzhambu

Ingredients

Cowpeas(Thattampayiru)- 1/4 cup

Brinjal- 3 sliced

Drumstick- 1

Tamarind extract (lemon sized)

Onion- 1 (medium sized)

Red chilli powder- 1 tsp

Coriander powder- 2 tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
Curry leaves- 2 sprigs

Coconut- 3 tbsp(grated)

Fenugreek seeds- 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp

Urad dhal- 1/4 tsp

Gingelly Oil- 2 tbsp

Salt

Method

1. Soak the cowpeas overnight and pressure cook with a little salt for 5 whistles. Reserve the stock.
2. Make a smooth paste of cumin, coconut and onion.
3. In a pan, add oil, once hot, add mustard seeds to splutter.
4. Add urad dhal, fenugreek, curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds in low flame. Then, add red chilli, coriander & turmeric powders in the same oil and mix well at low flame.
5. Saute the brinjals and drumstick with salt for about 5 minutes. Add about 1/2 cup of cowpeas stock and let the vegetables completely cook.
6. Add the tamarind extract, salt and ground paste to it. Stir well.
7. Cover and bring to a rolling boil.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

This recipe serves 3 people.