Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - brinjal, slit
• 1/2 cup - coconut
• 1 tsp - fennel
• Ginger, a small piece
• 3-4 - garlic
• Salt to taste
• Chilli powder, to taste
• 1 - onion, finely sliced
• Cinnamon, a small piece

How to Make Plain Masala brinjal

• Grind coconut, ginger, garlic, fennel and chilli powder to a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cinnamon and onions, and saute till onions turn pink.
• Add slit brinjal and saute well.
• Now add ground coconut to brinjal and a little water, and cook covered.
• Serve with dosa or rice.