Brinjal masala kosthu

Name: Brinjal masala kosthu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: -rinjal - 4; garlic - 5 pods; tarmarind paste- 1 teaspoon; Onion - 1; Tomato - 1; Garlic - 2 pods; Ginger - 1 inch; Green chili - 1; Dry red chili - 3; Coriander seeds - teaspoon; Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon; Fennel seeds - 1/4 teaspoon; pepper - 1/4 teaspoon; Roasted bengal gram(pottukadalai) - 1 teaspoon; Cinnamon stick - 1(very small); Cardamom - 1; Cloves - 2; Coriander leaves - 2 stacks; Dry coconut / fresh grated - 2 tablespoons; Mustard; Cumin seeds; Curry leaves; Sesame oil; Turmeric powder; Salt

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Main Dish

Very Easy

25 min

Can use it as sidedish for various breakfast and meals.Enjoy!

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Cook time15 min

Heat 3 teaspoon oil and roast each ingredient listed (red chili, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, roasted gram), add chopped onions, green chili, ginger and garlic.
Fry these along with the dry spices until brown. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for few minutes or until it turns soft.
Finally include either fresh or dry coconut, then add corriander leaves and toss. Switch off and let cool completely.
Grind this with water to a thin consistency and keep aside. Heat remaining oil, splutter mustard, cumin and curry leaves.
Then add garlic, chopped brinjal fry for some time.Then add the blended masala paste along with turmeric and salt.
Finally add tarmarind water bring it to boil and simmer covered for 5 minutes. Masala brinjal kosthu is ready for serve.