Brinjal Fry (Ennai Kathirikai)

It is a tasty and simple recipe. I love this yummy recipe. This goes well with hot steamed rice, pulav, biryani, variety rice, curd rice…

Ingredients Brinjal (small) - 10 Oil – 2 tsp Vengaya vadagam – 1 tsp Split Black Gram – ¼ tsp Channa dhal – ½ tsp Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp Curry Leaves – few Asafoetida – a pinch Sambar Powder – 1 tp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Coriander Powder – 1 tsp Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp Tamarind Water – 1 cup Chopped Coriander Leaves Salt to taste Method Soak small sized tamarind ball in hot water for about 30 minutes. Then extract tamarind water and keep it in aside. Clean and wash brinjal and make then 3 to 4 slices. In pan heat oil, add vengaya vadagam, split black gram and channa dhal. Then fry for a min. Add curry leaves, asafoetida and fry for 2-3 seconds. Add the brinjal, sambar powder, red chili powder, coriander powder; turmeric and salt, then mix well. Add brinjal pieces and fry well. Then add tamarind water and close the lid. Let it cook till the masala gets mixed evenly. Add chopped coriander leaves then mix well. Switch off the flame.Serve with hot steamed rice!!!