BRINJAL CURRY

Ingredients

 
Medium size brinjals  8nos

(not round ones)

Ginger                 2inches
coriander           equal to ginger
tamarind juice( thick)   1 tbsp.
turmuric powder            1/2tbsp
red chilli powder          1/2 tbsp.
chana dal                      1 tbsp
Urud dal                         1 tbsp
mustard seeds              1/2 tbsp
cumin seeds                  1/2 tbsp
oil                                     4 tbsps
green chiilies                  5nos
red chillies                      3nos

salt                                  to taste

Directions

1.First make a paste of green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves nicely.
2.Cut the brinjals into 2 inch pieces.
3.Heat oil in a thick bottom pan. Put chana dal, urud dal, cumin seeds, mustard seeds. Allow to splutter. Add red chillies and fry nicely.
4.Put the brinjal pieces, salt and turmeric powder 
5.Fry them for a while and cover the pan, with a plate. Put some water in the plate.
6.After the brinjals are half cooked, pour the tamarind juice, ginger-coriander paste in the brinjal pieces and mix well.
7.Close the pan again, stir it frequently.
8.After 5 or 6 minutes, the curry is ready.
9.Sprinkle the coriander leaves and serve.
10.Tastes good with white rice and ghee. 

Now# Brinjal Curry #!is ready