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.