Fried Brinjal Masala

   Fried Brinjal Masala:

          This masala  goes well with rasam rice, sambar and curd rice.

Ingredients :

·        Aubergine / violet colour brinjal – 3 medium (cut lengthwise)

·        Ginger garlic paste – 2 spn

·        Turmeric powder – a pinch

·        Tamarind juice – 2 spn

·        Jaggery – 1 spn

·        Salt as needed

·        Oil for fry

To  make a  masala paste:

·        Roasted peanuts – 1 spn

·        Coriander seeds – 1 spn (dry roast)

·        Cumin seeds – ½ spn

·        Dry red chilli – 8

·        Grated coconut – 2 spn

·        Garlic – 2 cloves

For seasoning:

·        Oil – 1 spn

·        Mustard seeds – ½ spn

·        Curry leaves

Preparation :

·        Wash and cut brinjals lengthwise.

·        Dry them in a paper towel or cloth for few mins.

·        Then heat oil in a pan, fry the brinjals till  they turn golden colour. Keep it aside.

·        In a blender, grind all the masala ingredients with little water and make the fine paste.

Method :

·        Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds when it splutters, then add curry leaves and saute till it crisp.

·        Then add the ginger garlic paste and the masala paste ,sauté well till raw smell goes off.

·        Next add tamarind juice, jaggery , salt and ½ cup of water. Cook it for 5 mins.

·        Then add the fried brinjals. Mix it well till the masala coats well on the fried brinjals.

·        Cover and cook it till the masala thickens . Done!

                             

Fried Brinjal  Masala is ready .serve hot with steamed rice.. J