Ingredients

• Medium-sized brinjals - 8 (not round ones)
• Ginger - 2 inches
• Coriander - equal to the ginger
• Tamarind juice ( thick) - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
• Chana dal - 1 tsp
• Urad dal - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 4 tsp
• Green chillies - 5
• Red chillies -3 (cut into pieces)
• Salt to taste

How to Make Zesty Brinjal and Dal Curry

• First, make a paste of green chillies, ginger, and coriander leaves.
• Cut the brinjal into 2-inch pieces.
• Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan. Put chana dal, urad dal, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds.
• Allow them to splutter. Add red chillies and fry them well.
• Add the brinjal pieces, salt, and turmeric.
• Fry them for a while and cover the pan with a plate. Put some water on the plate.
• After the brinjals are half-cooked, add the tamarind juice and ginger-coriander paste in the brinjal pieces and mix well.
• Close the pan again, but stir it frequently.
• After 5 or 6 minutes, the curry is ready.
• Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve.
• Tastes good with white rice and ghee.