Brinjal masala kosthu

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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Preparation

• 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.

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