AVARAKKAI BRINJAL MIX ( Kugan )

AVARAKKAI BRINJAL MIX

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 sprig curry leaves

1 big onion chopped
250 grms avarakkai cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
½ tsp tumeric powder
Little water

250 grms brinjals cut into cubes
1 tsp chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin powder

Method:

Heat oil in a wok, add in the mustard seeds, cumin and urad dal.
Add also the curry leaves, let them splutter, add in the onions.
Saute till the onions are lightly brown, add in the cut avarakkai.
Add in the tumeric powder, salt and sprinkle little water.
Cover with a lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.

Now open the lid, add in the cut brinjal pieces, mix well.
Cover and cook till the brinjal is cooked. Stir in between.
Add in the chillie, coriander and cumin powders.
Stir fry well, till the masala coats the vegetables.
Remove and serve as a side dish.