Ingredients:
Brinjals .. 8-10 ( small variety)
Coriander powder .... 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder ..... 1/4 tsp.
Salt ......... to taste
Oil
For Green Masala
Coriander Leaves.....1 cup
Mint leaves ........... 1/2 cup
Green Chillies........2-3
Onions................1 chopped
Tomatoes...........1 chopped
Garlic.................7 to 8 cloves
Ginger ...............1 inch piece
(Grind the above ingredients to make the green masala.)
Method:
1. Wash and slit the brinjals leaving the stem intact. Soak them in salt water.
2. In a pan add a little oil and shallow fry the brinjals on medium flame and simmer until half done. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan heat a little oil and add the green masala paste. Add the salt, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
4. Put the fried brinjals. Add half cup water and simmer to cook. If you need more gravy to serve with rice, add 1 cup water.