Brinjal Pepper Curry

Kathrikai Mizhagu Kuzhambu

Ingredients

Brinjal-250gm
Garlic - 8 - 10 Cloves
Onion-1 medium
Tomato-1 medium
Coconut-2 sliced pieces
Pepper-1 tsp
Turmeric pwder-1/4 tsp
Corriander powder-1/2 tsp
Cumin powder-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Water-1 cup
Oil-4 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Curry leaves
Corriander leaves

Method

1. Cut brinjal into long medium pieces and put in water

2. Finely chop onion, tomato and garlic

3. Heat oil in a pan.

4. Add mustard seeds. When it splatters add curry leaves. Then add half of choped onions and fry till transparent.

5. Add the chopped garlic and fry till slight brown

6. Add the cut brinjal pieces and fry till soft

7. When the brinjal is done, add salt, turmeric powder, corriander powder and cumin powder and fry for 5 min

8. Grind together pepper, coconut and left over onion

9. Add the ground ingredients to the brinjal masala

10. add a cup of water and let it boil. Water quantity depends on your wish. If you want the curry to be thick, you can use less water.

11. When it is done garnish with corriander leaves and serve

This curry suits well with rice and dosa