Recipe for Smoky Lentils ( Vaingan Kholombo ) 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
220 gm split red lentils
220 gm aubergine cubed
750 ml water
1 tsp tamarind pulp diluted in 2 teaspoons water
1 tsp kholomba powder
4 tsp peanut oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
4 x dried red chllies deseeded and crumbled
large pinch of asafoetida
12 x curry leaves
Instructions:
Instructions: Simmer the lentils and the aubergines in the water until soft.

Add the salt tamarind and kholombo powder and bring to the boil.

Take off the heat.

In another pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds.

When they crackle add the chillies asafoetida and curry leaves.

Fry for a minute and pour over the lentils.

Mix well and serve with rice and a hot pickle.

Serves 4

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