BRINJAL SEMI DRY CURRY/KATHRIKAI PORIYAL

                            As the world knows I love brinjal(most of us like right?),this is also one of MY favorite poriyal made with brinjal!  But since my H does not like  brinjal(like most of the guys),I almost don’t make this,may be this is the fourth time or so ,I am making after marriage :(

Yesterday I made specially for me and my blog :)  So here’s a EASY recipe,could be made within 15 minutes!

INGREDIENTS:

Brinjal	1 (I used long variety,if you use small variety 5-8) nos.
Sambar powder	1 tsp
Tamarind extract	1 tsp
Turmeric	1/4 tsp
Salt	3/4 tsp(as needed)

To Grind:

Coconut	1/4 cup
Jeera	1/2 tsp
Shallots	2 tsp
water	1/4 cup

To Temper:

Oil	2 tsp
Mustard	1/2 tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Curry leaves	A sprig

Method:

1. Cut brinjals length wise and cut them in desired size.Keep immersed in water till use.
2. Grind the coconut with water  and lastly add shallot and jeera and grind them coarsely.
3. Heat a heavy bottomed pan/nonstick pan with oil and temper with the items given under the To Temper table.
4. Add the cut brinjals and add ground coconut mixture,tamarind extract,turmeric,sambar powder and salt.
5. Mix well and cook covered for 4-5 minutes in low flame,stirring in between once or twice to avoid burning.(check if its done other wise cook till done with little more water sprinkled.)
6. Transfer to the serving bowl and that’s it ,ready to enjoy as accompaniment for rice!