Brinjal Masala

 

Ingredients:

• Brinjal - 250 gms (Cut it lengthy & soak in water)
• Onion - 2 (Cut it lenghtwise)
• Tomato - 2 (Cut it lenghtwise)
• Green chilli - 2 (slit)
• Tamarind powder - 1/2 tsp
• Jaggery - 1 tbsp
• Salt - As required
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves - little

For grinding:

• Seasame seeds - 1 tsp
• Peanuts - 1 tsp

Roast both without oil & grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside along with tamarind.


Method:

• First take a kadai, add enough oil & fry brinjal pieces till it changes its colour.
• Drain & keep aside.
• In the same oil, add onion, tomato & green chilli.
• Stir till it changes & becomes mushy.
• Now add all dry masala & ground masala & mix well.
• Now add fried brinjal pieces also.
• Close the lid & allow to boil for 10 mins in medium flame.
• When the oil leaves sideways & nice aroma comes, remove from the gas.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with roti & steamed rice.