Brinjal Gravy

Brinjal Gravy can be served for lunch with hot rice.

Quantity used below can serve : 2 people.

Ingredients :

Oil - 1.5 tbsp
Mustard - 1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Brinjal - 8 nos (small)
Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - as required
Tamarind paste - 1 tbsp
Water

To Grind :
Oil - 1 tsp
Channa dhal - 2 tbsp
Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
Urad dhal - 1 tbsp
Grated coconut (fresh/frozen) - 2 tbsp
Red chilli - 2 nos


Method :

1. Prepare all the ingredients to grind - channa dhal,coriander seeds,urad dhal,grated coconut and 
    red chilli.

2. Heat 1 tsp oil in a kadai/pan, fry all the ingredients under "To Grind" in medium flame.

                 

3. Transfer the fried ingredients to a blender and blend well adding little water.

                         

4. Wash the brinjals, discard the stem and make half cuts in both directions.

                       

5. Heat 1.5 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.

    Wait for it to splutter,

6. Then add the brinjals and fry for 2 minutes on low flame,

7. Add the grinded masala into the pressure cooker along with water.

8. Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida and tamarind paste. Mix well.

9. Close with the lid and cook. (1 whistle)

10. Garnish with coriander leaves..

                 

Serve HoT