OIL BRINJAL KULAMBU/ENNAI KATHIRIKAI KULAMBU

Ingredients: 

1. Brinjal-4
2. Large onion-half
3. Tomato-1/2
4. Coriander powder-2tsp
5. Red-chili powder-1 1/2tsp
6. Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
7. Tamarind water-1/3cup
8. Shred coconut-1/3cup
9. Cinnamon-1/4stick
10. Cloves-2
11. Ginger-few
12. Aniseeds-1/4tsp
13. Mustard seeds
14. Curry leaves
15. Salt-to taste
16. Oil-for frying

To Grind:

• Take a blender,add shred coconut,cinnamon,cloves,aniseeds,ginger and water.Blend in a smooth paste.

Method:

• Brinjal cut into 4 sides.
• Take a pan,add 1/4 cup of oil.oil comes in heat add brinjal and fry well.Take a brinjal from oil and place it to the bowl.
• Take a non-stick pan,add oil,mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• After popping the seeds add finely chopped onion and tomatoes.
• Add fried brinjal,tamarind water,salt,turmeric powder,coriander powder and mix well.Boil 3mins.
• After 3mins add some amount of water.Boil 10mins.
• Add coconut paste and mix well.Boil 10 mins.

• Hot and serve with "Boiled Rice".