Brinjal Piralen

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 11/2 cup Brinjal — cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup Onion chopped roughly
• 3/4 cup Tomato — cut into pieces
• 1/4 tsp Sugar
• 1 Dsp Coriander leaves — chopped
• Oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 Dsp Onion pieces
• 2 nos Dry red chillies
• Cinnamon Small piece
• 1/2 Dsp Coriander powder
• Turmeric powder A pinch
• 1 nos Cloves (Grambu)
• 1 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
• 1/4 tsp Cummin seeds (Jeerakam)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Grind together the ingredients for preparing brinjal masala: onion pieces, red chillies, cinnamon, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cloves, cardamom and cummin seeds to a fine paste.

2. Step 2

   Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.

3. Step 3

   Fry the brinjal pieces until golden.

4. Step 4

   Add the onions and fry.

5. Step 5

   Add the ground masala and fry till oil accumulates on top.

6. Step 6

   Stir in tomato pieces and add required salt. Continue frying in medium heat.

7. Step 7

   Pour 1/2 cup water into the gravy and stir in sugar. Heat the curry.

8. Step 8

   When the gravy has acquired the desired consistency, remove from fire.

9. Step 9

   Brinjal piralen is ready and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.