INGREDIENTS: FOR THE MASALA
1. 1 Tbsp oil
2. 1Tbsp coriander seeds (buy here)
3. 1Tbsp cumin seeds (buy here)
4. 1Tsp fenugreek seeds (buy here)
5. 10 Dry red chillies (buy here)
6. 1 Medium coconut -greated (buy here)
7. 1Tsp turmeric powder (buy here)
8. 1 3cm lump of tamarind (buy here)
9. Salt to taste
FOR THE BRINJALS:
1. 8 Small long brinjals
2. 1 1/2 Tbsp ghee (buy here)
3. 1 Large onion greated
4. 1 Tsp mustard seeds (buy here)
5. 10-15 Dry curry leaves (buy here)
6. 1/2 Cup water
7. 1 Tbsp chopped coriender
STEPS TO FOLLOW : FOR THE MASALA PASTE
1. Heat oil in a pan
2. Add coriender, cumin, fenugreek seeds and red chillies
3. Fry for 30 seconds
4. Remove and roast coconut for 2 minutes
5. Griend all the ingredients with a little water
FOR THE BRINJALS:
1. Cut brinjals in quarter
2. Put in a bowl of water
3. Stuff brinjals with three-fourth of the ground paste
4. Heat ghee in a wide pan
5. Add mustard seeds and when they sputters add curry leaves and onion
6. Fry till light brown
7. Add the remaining masala paste and mix
8. Put in stuffed brinjals
9. Sprinkle half a cup of water, cover and cook over low heat
10. Turn brinjals over at regular intervals
11. Remove when brinjals are cooked
12. Garnish with coriander leaves
