TOMATO BRINJAL

 INGREDIENTS

1. Baby brinjal                  500 gms
2. Ginger-garlic paste       2 tbsps
3. Turmeric                       1 tsp
4. Chilly powder              2 tsp
5. Sambar powder            1 tbsp
6. Garam masala              1 tsp
7. Salt                               2 tsp
8. Oil                                1/2 cup

FOR GRINDING

1. Small Onion                20
2. Tomatoes                     500 gms
3. Garlic                          1 whole
   

SEASONING

1. Mustard seeds            1 tsp
2. Urad dhal                   1 tsp
3. Bengal gram              1 tsp
4. Onion                        1
5. Hing                          1/4 tsp
6. Cutty leaves              few
7. Coriander leaves       for garnishing

METHOD

• Wash brinjal slit into 4 parts without cutting the stem.
• Cut 1/2 stem and put in the water adding 1 tsp salt.
• Grind the masala to a course paste.
• Mix all the masala powder, salt and keep aside.
• Heat oil add seasoning, splutter mustard seeds and fry dhal, curry leaves and hing.
• Add masala powder and paste, fry on low flame for 1 minutes.
• Add brinjal ad fry until the masala mix up, fry on low flame.
• Add water and brnig to boil, cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
• Turn brinjal frequently, in pressure pan cook for 2 whistles.
• Simmer until thick and oil floats, garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with chapati or rice.