katharikka urulaikilangu (brinjal/potato) podi poota kulambu

mustard seeds - 1 tsp
urad dhal - 1 tsp
curry leaves - 5 or 6
onions - 1/2 chopped
tomato - 1 chopped
potato - 4 diced
brinjal (indian brinjals) - 6 to 8 diced
turmeric - 1/2 tsp
salt - to taste
sambar powder - 3 tsp, or according to the spice level

In a cooker, put some oil (2 tsp), add mustard, urad dhal, curry leaves. Allow it to splatter. Then add onions, followed by potatoes and brinjals. Then add tomatoes. Add some salt and turmeric. Then add sambar powder to it. Add 3 to 4 cups of water, according to the consistency you want the final dish to be. Now close the cooker lid and leave it for 1 whistle. Then once the pressure is released, the podi potta kulambu is ready. This goes well with idly and dosai.