Brinjal Poppyseed Curry

Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 25 to 30 mins
Serves : 2 to 3

Ingredients:

Brinjal - 1 large sliced
Poppy Seeds / Kasa Kasa - 2 tblspn
Fenugreek seeds / Vendayam / Methi - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tblspn
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi - 1/2 tsp
Ginger - 1 tsp grated
Salt to taste
Tamarind Pulp - 2 tblspn or to taste
Jaggery / Sarkarai or Sugar - 1 tblspn or to taste
Oil - 3 tblpsn

Method:

Dry roast poppy seeds and fenugreek seeds in a pan till it turns golden, add them in blender along with chilli, coriander, turmeric and cumin powder. Add some water and make it into a smooth puree.

Heat oil in a kadai, Add in sliced brinjals and roast them till they turn golden. Drain and set aside

Now in the same oil, add in mustard and cumin. fry them for 10 sec. Add in ginger and saute them for couple of mins.

Now add in the ground masala and cook them for couple of mins. Add in tamarind pulp, some water, salt and jaggery. Mix well and bring it to boil.

Add in fried brinjal, cook it on low heat for 10 mins till the brinjal is cooked and curry is done.

Serve with rice or roti.