Brinjal Curry

Ingredients

• 4 Brinjals, slit in half
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 10 Garlic Cloves
• 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
• 1 bunch Coriander Leaves
• 1/2 inch Ginger
• 2 Green Chilies
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Mango Powder
• 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp Carom Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
• Salt to taste

Method

1. 1 Slit the brinjals in half without completely separating them.
2. 2 Grind garlic, ginger, and green chilies into a fine paste.
3. 3 Grind coriander, mustard, fennel, cumin, and fenugreek seeds into a fine powder.
4. 4 Apply some of the masala paste onto the brinjals.
5. 5 Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the brinjals with a lid on until cooked.
6. 6 In the remaining oil, add asafoetida and carom seeds, allowing them to splutter.
7. 7 Add the remaining wet and dry masala and cook until oil separates.
8. 8 Add water and bring to a boil, cooking the masala for a few minutes.
9. 9 Add the fried brinjals to the gravy and let them simmer for a few minutes.
10. 10 Remove from heat, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot.