Brinjal / Vazhuthananga Mulakittathu

Ingredients:

2 medium brinjals

5 shallots

2 green chillies, chopped

1- 1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

lemon sized tamarind

1 1/2 cup water

salt to taste

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Wash the brinjals and cut into long slices.
2. Soak tamarind in 1 1/2 cup of water and extract its juice and keep it aside.
3. In a pan, add the brinjal, turmeric powder, chilli powder, green chillies, shallots, tamarind water and salt and mix well and cook it covered for 5 minutes.
4. When the gravy starts to thicken, add 1 tsp coconut oil and mix well. Adjust the salt and switch off the flame.
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
6. Switch off the flame and add 2 pinches of chilli powder and mix well.
7. Add this seasoning to the curry and mix well...Serve hot...