Brinjal & Drumstick Sambar – without onion

Ingredients :

• 1 or 2 drumsticks
• 3 green brinjals
• small lemon sized tamarind ball – soaked in water for 30 mins
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 curry leaves stick

For Ground Paste :

• 4-5 dry red chilies
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1/ cup grated coconut

Method :

• Prepare the ground paste adding little water. Heat oil in pressure cooker and temper mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and saute a while.
• Add chopped brinjal and drumstick. Fry for 2 mins. Add ground paste, tamarind water and salt to taste. Add turmeric powder and close the lid. Add more water water if needed.
• Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles and remove from the heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.