Method

• 1. Wash and make 4 slits in the brinjals, keep the crowns intact, and sprinkle little salt and turmeric powder on it.
• 2. Heat oil in a pan, lightly fry the brinjals and keep them aside.
• 3. Now add mustard seeds in same oil and let them splutter.
• 4. Add chopped garlic, ginger and green chillies and cook them for a minute.
• 5. Now add chopped onion and cook them for 3-4 minutes.
• 6. Once onion becomes lightly brown, add fresh grated coconut and let it cook for further 3-4 minutes.
• 7. Now add the fennel powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Let it cook for 1 minute.
• 8. Add a cup of water and adjust salt. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes and then add the fried brinjal. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes.
• 9. Now add the tamarind pulp and sugar and boil it for 1-2 minutes and put the flame off.
• 10. Serve “Baigan with coconut” hot with Roti.

• Recipe Type : Curries, Green Vegetables, Vegetarian