Brinjal Masala - Simple And Spicy

Ingredientsfor 6 servings

• 4 nos Brinjal Vazhuthananga
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Chilly powder
• 5 - small Onion (Kunjulli)
• 1 nos Onion finely chopped, medium
• 1" piece Ginger
• Green chillies, to taste
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 2 nos Tomato finely chopped, small
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Cooking oil — for deep frying
• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves — chopped

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious dish, first mix together chilly powder, salt and turmeric powder into a paste with little water.

2. Step 2

   Slice brinjal into small pieces. Apply spice mix on the inner faces and set aside for 30 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Grind together small onions, ginger, green chillies and cumin seeds into a fine paste.

4. Step 4

   Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.

5. Step 5

   Fry in hot oil brinjal and set aside.

6. Step 6

   Remove the oil leaving 1 tbsp in the pan. Add Mustard seeds and let it allow to crackle.

7. Step 7

   Next, add onion and fry, till it turns brown.

8. Step 8

   Add ground paste and fry, till oil separates.

9. Step 9

   Add tomato, salt and little sugar.

10. Step 10

    Mash tomato well and add enough water as per required consistency.

11. Step 11

    Bring to a rolling boil.

12. Step 12

    Add brinjal and Put the lid on and cook for about 5 minutes on a low flame.

13. Step 13

    Remove brinjal and place them on a serving dish.

14. Step 14

    Pour the gravy over them.

15. Step 15

    Garnish with coriander leaves.

16. Step 16

    Serve Brinjal Masala hot.