Spicy Brinjal Curry MUZHUKATHRIKKAI CURRY

12 small brinjals   4 tbsps coriander seeds   3 tbsps sesame seeds   6 red chillies   2 large onions   4 large tomatoes   1/2 coconut, grated   6 cloves garlic

1 tsp  turmeric powder    1 tsp mustard seeds    1 cup tamarind pulp    a small ball of jaggery   a few curry leaves    oil as needed    salt to taste

 

•  Slit brinjals lengthwise,in quarter, with out breaking at the stems.
• Heat 5 tbsps oil and fry the brinjals till half cooked. keep aside.
• Heat 3 tbsps oil and fry coriander seeds, chillies and chopped onions. Grind together with grated coconut and garlic .
• Dry roast sesame seeds and powder.
• Add tamarind pulp to the ground masala paste and sesame powder.
• Mix with brinjals. Bring to a boil, adding water as needed.
• Add salt and jaggery to taste. Cook till the gravy is thick.
• Heat 2 tbsps oil and fry mustard seeds and curry leaves. Pour over the brinjals. simmer and serve. 

  ---