Egg Plant Curry, Brinjal Chops (Kathirikai Kulambu)

Ingredients :

Brinjal/ Eggplant - 1/2 Kg                                                          Preparation Time : 30 Min
Onions - 1/2 Cup
Tomato - 1 small                                                                         Serving : 4 People
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 Tsp
Curry Leaf
Turmeric powder - pinch
Oil - 1 Tsp
Salt - 4 Tbsp

Egg Plant Curry

Ingredients to Grind :

Coconut - 1/4 Cup
Coriander Seeds - 2 Tsp
Red Chilly - 2
Cinnamon - Small piece
Fennel Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
Cloves - 4
Ginger - 1'' size
Garlic - 4 pods

Method :

Wash the Eggplant and slice the bottom side into four without separating it. Heat a pan with oil and add mustard seeds, onions,Tomato, curry leaf and saute it for 2 minutes. Then add the egg plant,Turmeric, salt and keep stirring it.

                           

Grind all the ingredients given to a fine smooth paste.

                           

You''ll note the eggplant changing in color, then add the ground masala paste and some water.

                           

Simmer the stove. Allow it to boil well, use a lid to close the pan to avoid splashing. The curry has to become thick. Stir occasionally.

                           

Yummy juicy egg plant curry is ready to serve. Have with steaming rice or paratha.

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