GROUNDNUT CURRY

Ingredients:

1 tbs gingelly oil
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp urad dal
¼ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp funugreek seeds
¼ tsp aniseeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 pinch of asafetida


1 big onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
1 brinjal cut into cubes
1 cup fresh groundnuts, boiled till cooked
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 tbs sambar powder
Salt to taste
1 tbs tamarind paste mixed into 1 cup of water

Method:

Heat oil in a kadai, add in the seasonings.
Let them splutter well. Add in the chopped oniopns.
Let it brown a little. Add in the chopped tomatoes and brinjal.
Stir fry well and let it cook till the brinjals are little soft.

Add in the cooked groundnuts, fry well for a minute.
Now add in the turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt.
Stir fry well, add in the tamarind juice.
stir well , cover and cook for few minutes.

The gravy should be a little thick now.
Taste for salt and remove.
Goes well with rice, chapathi and things.