Brinjal Gravy

Prep Time:30 m     Cook Time:25 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Brinjal           - 4

Garlic            - 4 cloves(finely chopped)

Gingelly Oil  - 2 tblsp

Tamarind      - 3/4 tsp(if using paste) or amla sized

Salt                - to taste

To Roast & Powder

Coriander Seeds  - 2 tsp

Cumin Seeds       - 1 tsp

Red Chilli            - 4

Fenugreek Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Aniseed               -1/2 tsp

Khus khus           -1/2 tsp

To Roast & Grind

Sesame Seeds - 2 tbl sp

Groundnut      - 2 tbl sp

Coconut          - 2 tbl sp

Method

• Heat a pan and dry roast the ingredients under roast and powder one by one.Let it cool and make a coarse powder.
                                           
                         
     
• Now roast sesame seeds,groundnut and coconut,cool them and grind into a fine paste by adding water and set aside.
                                     
     
  
  
• Remove the stalk of brinjal and cut into halves.Make few slits in each half.Heat a table spoon of oil and fry the brinjal until the skin starts shrinking and set them aside.
     
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan,add chopped garlic and fry till golden brown.Now add the fried brinjal and the spice powder and toss them well.
     
• Add required amount of water and bring it to a boil.When the brinjal is cooked add the coconut paste,tamarind pulp and salt to taste.Cook for further ten to fifteen minutes or until oil leaves the sides.Serve with rice or biriyani.
                                    
     

Little Words

• Add two more chillies if you are a spicy food lover.
• Excellent combo for biriyanis and can be had with plain rice too.
• Whole garam masala can also be roasted and powdered along with spices.
• Brinjals can be deep fried if desired.