Brinjal Gravy (for Briyani) #2

Ingredients:

Brinjal - 4
Onion  - 1
Tomato - 2
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Tamrind water - 1/4 cup
Pepper corns - 1/2 tbsp
Kashmiri Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves - Little (fine chop)
Salt, Water, Oil - As reqd

Method:

• Saok tamrind in hot water.
• In a blender add in onion and tomatoes and blend to a fine paste.
• Heat oil in pan.
• Add the brinjal pieces and saute till skill turns brown in color.
• Set this aside.
• To the same pan add in mustard seeds.
• Add in pepper corns and blended puree.
• Cook in low flame.
• Add in ginger garlic paste and mix well.
• Cook in low flame till oil oozes out.
• Strain and add the tamrind pulp.
• Add in spice powders and required salt.
• Now add the fried brinjals and cook in low flame.
• Cook till masala is coated well.
• Goes good with briyani.