Brinjal Masala

The eggplant, aubergine or brinjal , a commonly used vegetable in cooking is a native to southern India and Srilanka. As a native plant, it is widely used in the South Indian cuisine, for example in sambar,chutney,curries and oil preserves/aachaar. Owing to its versatile nature and wide use, in both everyday and festive South Indian food, it is often described (under the name brinjal) as the 'King of Vegetables' in South India.(source Wiki)
This is a simple recipe with brinjal which I prepare very often... This is my entry to JFI for the month of july hosted by Sangeetha of 'Ghar ka khana'.

Ingredients

Brinjal- 8 medium

Onions- 2 chopped finely

Tomatoes-2 chopped fienly

Chilli powder- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder- 2 tsp

Jeera powder- 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves- a few chopped finely

For Seasoning

Oil- 5 tsp

Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp

Urad dal spilt- a few

Curry leaves- a few

Method

Wash and cut the brinjal into thin slices. Heat oil in a pan and add the seasonings one by one.

Add the onions , saute till it turns transparent and then add the chopped tomatoes. Saute for sometime till the tomatoes turn mushy and then add all the powders. Fry for a minute and then add the brinjal pieces. Add little water , simmer the flame and close with a lid. Remove from fire when the brinjal is cooked and when the oil seperates.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with Rice and Sambar.

Check out my Stuffed brinjal gravy here.