Brinjal gravy curry!(masala vankaya kura)

INGREDIENTS:

Brinjal-8(med size)

Onion-1(big size)

Green chilli-4

Curry Leaves-1stem

Chopped cilantro-1/4cup

Tamaring water-1/4cup

Red chilli powder-1btspn

Coriander powder-1tbspn

Sugar-1/4tbspn

Ginger-1inch size piece

Salt to taste

cumin seeds-1tspn

PROCESS:

Cut the brinjal lengthwise and drop them in water.

Chop the onions and gring onions,ginger and 1spn jeera to rough paste.

Take a pressure cooker, add oil(2tbspn) and allow to it heat .

Now add mustard seeds,curry leaves,green chilli.Then add onion paste .

To this add salt to taste,red chilli and coriander powder and pinch of turmeric powder.

Fry for 5min .Add brinjal pieces and cook for 5min .

Now add 1/2 bowl of tamarind water and 1/4tbspn of sugar and close the cooker with lid and allow it to cook for 3whisltes.

Once cool, take the curry into a serving bowl and garnish it with choppped cilantro.

This is very simple and tasty recipe.It is good combination with rice and also roti.