BRINJAL VATHAKKAL

Ingredients:

250 grms brinjal sliced into wedges.
100 grms onion chopped
4 pips garlic chopped
¼ tsp ginger paste
2 green chillies chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp coarsely ground pepper powder
1 tsp aniseeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste


Method:
Heat oil in a wok, add in the aniseeds and curry leaves.
Add in the onions and sauté until lightly brown.
Add in the cut brinjals, salt and stir and cook on medium heat.
Let the brinjals cook in the oil, add in the turmeric, chillie,
and coriander powders. Keep stirring, add in ginger and garlic.

Sprinkle little water and keep on stirring slowly.
So that the masala sticks to the brinjal pieces.
Lastly add in the ground pepper.
Give a good turn over and remove.
Garnish with cut coriander if wished.