Kerala Style Brinjals

Kerala Style Brinjals Ingredients

8 sm Brinjals; (8 to 10)	2 tb Tamarind pulp
2 c Onions finely chopped	6 Whole red chillies dry
1/2 c Coconut fresh grated	1 ts Coriander seeds
1 ts Garlic grated	1/2 ts Cumin seeds
1 ts Ginger grated	1/4 ts Mustard seeds
1 Stalk curry leaves	Salt to taste
1 tb Coriander leaves finely	3 tb Oil
1/2 ts Turmeric powder

Instructions for Kerala Style Brinjals

Remove stems of brinjals. Make 2 cross incisions at base of each. Soak in salted water for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toast coconut on dry griddle, for 1 minute. Add chillies, coriander, cumin, toast 1 minute more. Dry grind to a medium coarse powder. Heat oil in earthen cooking pot or heavy pan. Add mustard seeds, allow to splutter. Add ginger, garlic, curryleaves. Stir. Add onions, turmeric, saute till onions are tender. Add spice powder and saute till mixed well. Add 2 cups water, salt, brinjals, and mix. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tamarind pulp. Cook till brinjals are tender. Most of the water will be absorbed and oil will separate. Garnish with coriander. Serve hot with lime rice/ jeera rice/ plain rice and papad. Making time: 45 minutes Makes: 5 servings bowl Shelflife: Best fresh Converted by MC_Buster. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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