BRINJAL KURMA

INGREDIENTS:

Small and rounded Brinjal: 250gm

Ground nuts: 50gms

Gingelly seeds: 2tsp

Coriander Seeds: 2tsp

Ginger garlic Paste: 1tsp

Onions: 100gm

Dried coconut grated :2tsp

Tamarind: little lemon size

Red chili powder

Turmeric powder

Oil: 2-3tbsp

Mustard seeds: 1/2tsp

Urad Dal: 1/2tsp

Chana Dal: 1tsp

Salt to taste

METHOD:

1.  First, Fry Ground Nuts and Gingelly seeds separately. and blend them separately.
2. Now, blend with coconut, ginger garlic paste, Ground nut powder, Tamarind, Salt, Turmeric powder, red chili powder, fried coriander seeds and onions.
3. Now, cut brinjals into four parts but don't cut fully. And stuff with ground nut powder and gingelly powder.
4. Now, Heat oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, red Chilis, green Chilis, onion pieces and curry leaves.
5.  Now, add stuffed brinjals and fry for 5mins.
6. Now, add the blended paste and mix well.
7. Now, add some water and cook until the gravy is thickened.
8. Finally, garnish with Coriander leaves.

TIPS:  Don't fry Gingelly along with ground nuts.  Because, gingelly seeds turn black quickly