VONKAYA BAJJI (BRINJAL)

INGREDIENTS: Brinjals, Salt, Turmeric, Oil, Jeera (cumin seeds), Tamarind pulp/paste, Onions, Red chilly, Red chilly powder, Dhaniya powder, Tomatoes, Curry leaves, Coriander, Turmeric, Mustard seeds (avalu), Garlic cloves


PREPARATION:

• Place frying pan on flame
• Heat 4-5 spoons of oil
• Add jeera, garlic cloves, chopped onions and fry for a while
• Add cut brinjal pieces and close the lid
• Now add chopped tomatoes, pinch of turmeric, salt and saute it
• Then add little tamarind pulp/paste, half t glass water and close the lid few minutes
• Now add little red chilly powder, salt, dhaniya powder and mix well
• Finally hand blend till soft and dish out
• Now keep popu for it
• Place small spatula on flame, add 2-3 spoons ofoil and heat
• Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, curry leaves, coriander
• Now add chopped onions and fry till golden brown
• Add this popu into the dished out vonkaya bajji
• Garnish and serve
• Tastes good with rice, chapathis.......

Round green brinjals or long green brinjals tastes good compared to blue brinjals for this recepie