Brinjal Masala (Eggplant)

                                         

Ingredients

   1.   Brinjal                           6 (small and round)

   2.   Urud dal                        2 tbs

   3.   Chana dal                      2 tbs

   4.   Coriander seeds            2 tbs

   5.   Ginger                          1”(grated)

   6.   Garlic cloves                 4

   7.   Salt                               1 tsp

   8.   Tamarind paste              1 tsp

   9.   Red chillies                   4

  10.  Oil                                4 tbs

  11. Coriander leaves           1 bunch

Method

   1.   Add Chana dal, urad dal, coriander seed, cumin seeds, red chilies  and garlic cloves  to a pan and dry Roast them, Grind them into a nice powder

   2.   Add onion, salt, ginger, coriander leaves to a mixer/grinder and grind to a nice paste

   3.   Slit brinjal pieces length wise

   4.   Add the dry roast powder from step 1 to the paste in step 2   and tamarind paste.

   5.   Stuff the brinjal with the above paste –powder mix.

   6.   Add oil to a pan once hot enough add stuffed brinjal Pieces and fry till it turns to a light brown color

   7.   Curry tastes good with steamy white rice with a dollop of ghee