Kathirikkai Masala/Brinjal Masala
Ingredients:
- Brinjal (Small) – 8
- Raw Rice – 1 tbsp
- Fenugreek seeds(uluva) – 1tsp
- Urad dal(uzhunnu parippu)- 1 1/2 tbsp
- Garlic – 6
- Cumin seeds/jeerakam – 1/2 tsp
- Onion (Finely chopped) – 3
- Tomato (medium ,finely chopped) – 2
- Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
- Kashmiri chilly powder – 1 tbsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
- Sugar – 3/4 tbsp
- Tamarind – lemon size
- Water – 1/2 cup
- Coriander leaves
- Salt
Preparation:
- Wash thoroughly and Slit brinjal into 4 parts with the stem intact.check for dark color or worms inside.
- Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of warm water.
- Make a paste of ingredients numbered 2 to 6 .Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan.saute chopped onions and once it turns light brown,add chopped tomato,turmeric powder,red chilly powder,coriander powder and saute well.
- Add the grinded paste to it and let it saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add brinjal to it and mix well.
- once brinjal changes color ,add sugar,tamarind pulp,1/4 cup of water and stir well.
- Add coriander leaves .Cover and cook on medium flame till brinjals are soft and cooked well.
- Serve with Rice or Roti.
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