Below is the recipe for Ennai Kathirikai...

Serves 2 members.

Ingredients needed:
Gingely oil - 2 kuzhikarandi.
Kadugu - 1/2 tablespoon.
Brinjals - 3/4.
Tamarind - 1 small lemon size piece. (Extract the juice in 1/2 cup water and
discard the pulp.)
Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon.
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tablespoon.
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tablespoon.
Salt - as required.

Procedure:
Take a kadai and place it on medium flame. Add oil, once it gets heated add kadugu
and let it splutter. Add brinjal pieces and saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder and Coriander Powder and saute for 2 minutes.
Add tamarind extract and salt (i added 1 teaspoon.)
Close the kadai with a lid. Let it cook for 3 minutes.
Open the lid and keep on high flame till all water dries.

Ennai Kathirikai is ready. This side dish goes well with briyani, rasam rice, curd
rice, dosa etc.