Ennaikathrikai(Veetu samayal)

INGREDIENTS:

1.Brinjals-5
2.Onion-1(Chopped)
3.Curry leaves-Few
4.Tomato-1(Chopped)
5.Tamarind paste-1tbs
6.Jaggery-1/4tbs
7.Salt as needed
8.Oil

GRIND:
Uradhal-1tbs
Channa dhal-1tbs
Shredded coconut-2tbs
Cumin-1tbs
Corriander seeds-3/4tbs
Peanuts-11/2tbs
Sesame seeds-1tbs
Cloves-3
Cinnamon-1
Peppercorns-1/4tbs
Methi seeds-1/4tbs
Red chilli-10

Dry roast all the ingredients  untill golden brown,cool it and grind into fine paste by adding very little water,tamarind paste,jaggery and enough salt.

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First make slits in the brinjal like a plus sign,do not remove the top off and stuff the ground paste into the brinjals and set them aside.
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard,onion,curry leaves with turmeric powder and saute it for few mins.
• Now add stuffed brinjals and the remaining ground masala and fry it for 5mins.
• Then add tomatoes and fry for few mins and add enough water and salt, cover and cook on the medium flame for about 30mins or untill oil comes up.
• Finally garnish with corriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:

    White rice

RATING:
*****