BRINJAL, POTATO AVIAL

 INGREDIENTS:-

1. Brinjal                  10
2. Potato                   5
3. Onion                   1 big
4. Tomatoes             2 big
5. Salt                      3 tsp
6. Turmeric             1 tsp
7. Water                  4 cups
8. Oil                       for frying

FOR GRINDING:-

1. Coconut               1/2 cup
2. Cashew nuts         15
3. Poppy seeds         1 tsp
4. Garlic                   20
5. Ginger                  1"
6. Small onion          15
7. Ani seeds              1 tsp
8. Jeera                      1 tsp
9. Green chilies         10
10. Cinnamon             1"
11. Cloves                   5
12. Cardamom            4

FOR SEASONING:-

1. Oil                         3 tbsp
2. Cinnamon             1"
3. Cloves                   5
4. Star anise              1
5. Ani seeds              1 tsp
6. Jeera                      1 tsp
7. Curry leaves          little
8. Red chilies            5

METHOD:-

1. Cube onion, and potaotes, cut brinjal lenght wise, and soak in water.
2. Cut tomatoes, Grind masala to a smooth paste.
3. Heat oil and fry potatoes, and brinjal till crisp, separately and keep it aside.
4. Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a kadai, add seasonings and fry.
5. Add onion and fry for a minute, add tomatoes and cook on a low heat.
6. Mash tomatoes and add masala paste, add fried potatoes and brinjal.
7. Add turmeric, salt and water and mix well.
8. Bring to boil once and reduce the flame and cook for 10 minutes.
9. Stir in between, cook until thick and till gravy consistency.
10. Serve with rice, appam, dosa.