BAIGAN KA SAALAN / AUBERGINE IN GRAVY

INGREDIENTS
small round brinjals  1/2 kg, with the stem, slit in the other end in 4 pieces, but not till the stem
peanuts   1/4 cup
roasted coconut   1/4 cup
grated ginger   3 tbsp
 sesame seeds/ til lightly roasted   1 tbsp
asafoetida/ hing 1/4 tsp
beaten curd   1/2 cup
turmeric pdr.  1 tsp
cumin/ jeera pdr.  1 tsp
coriander/ dhania pdr.  1 tsp
tamarind a small marble sized ball's extract
garam masala   1/2 tsp
oil  5 tbsp
salt to taste
red chilli pdr.  1 1/2 tsp or to taste

METHOD
heat oil, add hing, saute the brinjals, keep aside
make a paste of roasted peanuts, coconut, til & ginger
cook the paste till the oil separates
 add haldi, jeera, red chilli pdr. & dhania pdr. to the curd along with salt, mix well
add curd mixture to the masala cook for 3-4 minutes
add the fried brinjals, cook covered for 5 minutes
add tamarind extract  garam masala, add water to adjust the gravy to the required consistency
simmer for 10 minutes, serve hot garnished with finely chopped coriander leaves.
this will go well with rice, roti/ breads.



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