Brinjal Curry (Vazhuthananga curry)

Ingredients:

1. Brinjal (medium,cut into small pieces) – 4
2. Onion – 1
3. Tomato – 1
4. Ginger-  1/2″ piece
5. green chilly – 3
6. Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
7. Red chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp
8. Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
9. Mustard seeds -1 tsp
10. Salt
11. Oil

Preparation:

1. Make a fine paste of curry leaves ,green chilly and ginger.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped onions and fry till brown.
3. Add tomato and green chilly paste to it and stir for 2-3 mins.
4. Add chopped brinjal pieces,tumeric powder,red chilly powder,salt ,1 cup of water and mix well.
5. Add little oil to it and cover and cook till done.
6. If you want less spicy, you can add coconut milk to it.
7. Serve warm  with rice or roti.