Brinjal Curry (North karnataka special)

Yummy curry of Brinjal

Yengai

Ingridents:

Brinjal purple small--1/4 kg
Onion finely chopped--1 katori
Tomato finely chopped-1 katori
Ginger paste----------1 table spoon
Garlic paste----------1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder------- 1/4 tablespoon
Red chilli powder-----1/2 tablespoon
Niger seed powder-----1 table spoon (Huchellu)(Kalatil)
Groundnut seed powder---2 tablespoon
Tamarind water -------3-4 Tablespoon.
Jeera-----------------1/4 tablespoon.

Cut brinjals from top and make space for filling.

Masala for filling: Mix ground nut powder, Red chilli powder, Niger seed powder and salt.

Fill masala into the brinjals, keep it aside. Keep the remaining mixture.

Take a kadai, oil and when oil is done add jeera, onion, garlic, and ginger. When it is golden brown add tomato, when tomato is little done add the brinjals and the remaining masala, close the lid until it is cooked. Serve hot with roti's.