Heat some oil in a pan.

Splutter mustard seeds, black gram and curry leaves.

Add Onions and fry;add brinjals into it and fry for 2 mins.

Add sambar powder and enough salt.

Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 5 mins.

Check for the status once in a while so that the masala doesn`t stick with the pan.

:- Sprinkle oil if needed.

When the brinjals are almost cooked, add thick cocunut milk and stir.

Let it cook for 2 more mins and then switch off the stove.

:- Tasty kathirikai varuval ready!!

:- This side dish will go well with pulao, coconut rice, Dal rice. And its more tastier with Curd rice!!!