Eggplant Dip or Spread

Ingredients

 * 2 tsp coriander seeds
 * 4 whole cayenne peppers
 * 2 tsp tamarind paste
 * 3 tbsp grated fresh coconut (optional)
 * 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
 * 2 tsp cumin seeds
 * salt to taste
 * 1 large eggplant

Directions

 * 1) Skin the eggplant and chop it up into small cubes.
 * 2) Microwave or roast the eggplant so it is well cooked.
 * 3) Heat up 2 tsp of vegetable oil in a skillet, and when it starts get hot add the mustard (watch out because it will pop a little), cayenne pepper and the dal in that order and keep turning the dal until it turns golden.
 * 4) Add the cumin seeds.
 * 5) Take this masala and grind it in the blender.
 * 6) Add the ground masala, tamarind and salt to the eggplant and purée it.