Seasoned Brinjal Curry (Bagare Baingan)

INGREDIENTS:

Brinjals – 6 (Chopped)
Chopped onion – 1 1/2 medium sized
Fresh Coconut paste – 1 tablespoon
Ginger-Garlic paste – 1 tablespoon
Tamarind juice – 2 tablespoons
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Chopped Tomato - 1/2 (Optional)
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Cumin seed powder – 3/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves – a few
Salt – to taste
Chopped Coriander Leaves - 1/2 Cup
Oil – as needed

HOW TO MAKE:

1)  Heat little oil in a Wok (Kadai) and deep fry the brinjals in it till light golden colour. Remove in a plate and keep aside.

 2)  Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Then add the onions and saute till translucent,add the ginger-garlic paste,the spice powders and the coconut paste and cook for 2 minutes along with some water.

3)   Add the tomatoes, tamarind juice and salt. Cook till you see oil coming up. Add the Fried brinjals to this and keep on low flame for a while or till you see the Brinjals soft and the oil has come up.

4)   Serve with rice or roti garnished with coriander leaves. This dish also tastes best with Biryani.

RATING NOTES:

              DIFFICULTY LEVEL    :   EASY

              RATING  POINTS         :    8/10**

**  If you want more gravy, you can add more onions to this recipe

**  Brinjals can also be cut in any shape desired.