brinjal curry

Ingredients:

1. Brinjals - 6

2. Tamarind pulp - 3tsp

3. Turmeric powder - 1tsp

4. Salt to taste

5. Oil - 3tsp

Fenugreek powder(Menthi gunda):

1. Chana dal - 1tsp

2. Urad dal - 1tsp

3. Coriander seeds - 1tsp

4. Fenugreek seeds - 1tsp

5. Hing - 1/2tsp

6. Whole red chillies - 4

Method:

· 1. Heat 1 tsp of oil add chana dal,urad dal,coriander seeds,Hing,fenugreek seeds,redchillies in order , roast and grind them into a coarse powder.

· 2.Cut brinjals into bite size pieces and boil them in water by adding tamarind juice,turmeric and salt till the brinjal pieces are just soft enough.

· Remove for water , drain them and keep aside.

· 3.In a pan add 2 tsp of oil add brinjal pieces , sprinkle some salt and fry them till they are sligtly brown in color.

· Now to this add the ground powder and mix well and remove form stove.

· This goes well with hot plain rice.