Brinjal Dalcha

Brinjal Dalcha - Sobha P Shenoi
Ingredients

Brinjal 3-5Green chillies 2,Tomato 3,Chilly powder + coriander powder 3/12 tsp,Tamarind lemon sized ball soaked in water,Oil 2 -3 tbsp,
Tempering
Mustard + urad dal 1tsp,Pepper 1/2 tsp,Cumin 1/2 tsp.
Roast and powder:White sesame seeds 2 tsp,Peanuts 1 tbsp.
Method:Cut brinjals lengthwise apply salt and turmeric.Heat oil in a pan, add the brinjals and roast until it is half cooked.
Add whole green chillies and sauté.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes become soft.
Add the chilly powder,Coriander powder, salt, tamarind extract and bring to a boil.
Let it cook for a few minutes.
Add the powdered peanuts+ sesame, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat.
Heat a 2 tsps of oil in pan, add the mustard+urad dal, pepper, cumin and when it pops, add the tempering to the curry and serve with ur fav dishes
......for free..Latha J Kamath akka prepared this curry with the white brinjals which u gave me.try this recp which is very tasty.goes well with rice,roti, dosa etc....