Brinjal and Drumstick Spicy Curry - SHARAN

Ingredients

• 4-6 small brinjals ( baingan )
• 2 drumsticks, cut into 2″ pieces (optional)
• 8-10 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 lime sized ball of tamarind ( imli ), soaked and juice extracted
• 1 heaped tbsp sambar powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric ( haldi ) powder
• Unrefined salt to taste
• ¼ tsp pepper ( kali mirch ) powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp date paste