Brinjal Curry

Brinjal Curry

Ingredients

Brinjal ¾ Ib
Onions ¼ Ib
Coriander powder 2 dsp

Red chillis 12

Garlic
Cummin seeds ¼ tsp

Mustard ¼ tsp

Turmeric 1 small piece
Ginger 1piece

Grated coconut ¾ cup

Tamarind size of a lime
Oil 2 oz

Method

Cut Brinjal into big pieces and put in salted water. Grind together coriander, chillis, garlic, cumin seeds, mustard, turmeric, ginger and coconut to a very fine paste. Heat oil in a dekshi and sauté the chopped onion. Then add the ground masala and sauté. Squeeze out the Brinjal pieces from water gently and add to the sauted ingredients and sauté again. Add ½ cup water and salt to taste. Cook till the Brinjal is tender. Mix tamarind in ½ cup water and add to it. Allow it to simmer for a little time and remove from fire.