Brinjal/Egg plant Masala

A simple Brinjal Masala, a good combination with chappathi, rice etc...

Ingredients:-

Brinjal (cut into 1 inch pieces)     - 250 gms

Onion                                                    - 1

Fresh Curry leaves                           - a few

Green chilli (slit)                               - 1

Ginger garlic paste                           - 1 tbsp

Tomato                                              - 1

Turmeric powder                             - ¼ tsp

Red chilli powder                             - 1 tsp

Garam Masala                                   - ½ tsp

Coriander Leaves                             - 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Hot water                                            - 1 cup

Oil                                                           - 1 tbsp

Method:-

Heat oil in a pan ; sauté curry leaves, chopped onion and green chilli.

Add ginger garlic paste.

Once the raw smell is gone, add chopped tomato.

Keep the lid closed and cook until the tomato pieces are blended well.

Add Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder and garam masala. 

Add Brinjal pieces and fry for 2 minutes.

Then add 1 cup of hot water and mix well.

After 2 minutes, keep the flame low and cook for another 15 minutes. Stir in between.

Garnish with coriander leaves .

 Serve hot with Chappathi, Roti etc.