Brinjal Masala Curry

Ingredients :

• Fresh big brinjals - 1/2 kg [ apply oil and roasted in gas ]
• Big onion - 2 to 3
• Red tomatoes - 2
• Salt - as required
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Oil - 3 tbl sp
• Lemon juice - 1 tsp
• Coconut milk - 1/4 cup
• Fresh coriander leaves - little
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp [ optional ]

Fresh ground masala :

• Coriander seeds - 1 tbl sp
• Black pepper - 1 tsp
• Cardamom - 4 to 5

Fry all the three in kadai [ without oil ] and powder in mixer. ]


Method :

First apply oil on brinjal and roast in gas or oven till it is completely roasted on all sides. When it becomes  cool, remove skin and crush in a blender. Then chop onion, tomatoes and green chillies. Then take one small cooker and add oil. When oil becomes hot, add onion, chopped tomatoes and green chillies. When it is cooked well, add roasted crushed brinjal along with salt, sugar, turmeric and  red chilli powder. Mix well, then add fresh masala powder along with coconut milk. Stir well, close the cooker and wait for 2 whistles to come. When the pressure goes, open the lid and add lemon juice. Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with roti, hot steamed rice with thick curd.