Ingredients

• 6 small brinjals
• 1 tbsp - coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp - Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin curry leaves
• 1 tsp ground Ginger
• 2 tsp Chilli Powder
• 4 tbsp Coconut grated
• 1 tsp Chirongi Nuts
• 1 tsp Poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp Groundnuts [roasted]
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 30 ml Tamarind extract

How to Make Hyderabadi Brinjals

• Slice brinjal without breaking stalks and fry.
• [A] Roast and powder coriander and cumin.
• [B] Grind together coconut, chironji nuts, poppy seeds and sesame seeds.
• Heat oil in a large pan, splutter mustard and then cumin and curry leaves.
• Cover pan, remove from heat and allow to cook for few minutes.
• Now add ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and cook stirring continuously.
• Add [B] masala and brinjal and cook on sim.
• Do not stir but shake occasionally.
• Pour tamarind pulp, [A] masala, shake pan and cook covered on sim for 15 minutes.
• Do not reheat.
• Serve it with rice/ roti.