Ingredients

3/4 lb. small eggplant

2 small onions

2 tbsp coconut

4-5 flakes garlic

1" ginger

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 sprig curry leaves

1 cup tamarind juice

3-4 split green chillies

1/2 tsp sugar

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves,chopped for garnish

4-5 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) or cooking oil

Roast and powder using a coffee grinder:

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp poppy seeds

2 red chillies

1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

Cut the eggplant into quarters and fry them in oil till well browned.

Drain and set aside.

Blend into a smooth paste the onions,garlic, ginger and coconut.

Heat the oil and fry the mixture till browned.

Now add the turmeric, mustard,curry meaves and salt to taste.

Fry for 2 minutes.

Add the tamarind juice, the fried eggplant, the green chillies, sugar, some water and salt to taste.

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