Brinjal Chopse

Kathirikai Chopse

Ingredients:

• Brinjal - 200 gms


• Tomato - 2 [ Finely chopped]


• Onion - 1 [ Finely chopped]


• Chilli powder - 2 tsp


• Tumeric powder - 1/2 tsp


• Salt - required


• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp


• Urad dal - 1 tsp


• Curry leaves - 1 string


• Hing - Pinch


• Oil - to fry

Preparation Method:

• Cut brinjal into length medium size pieces[Approx. one brinjal can lead to 4 length wise pieces]


• Heat oil in the pan, do tadka with Mustard seeds,urad dal,curry leaves and hing


• Now add the chopped onion, fry till golden brown


• Now add the brinjal, saute it nicely for 5 min


• Once the outer skin color changes, add the chopped tomotoes and salt


• Close the pan, and cook for 10 min


• Between keep sauting as and when required


• Once the tomotoes and brinjal are mushy


• Add chillipowder and turmeric powder, mix well


• Add 3 tsp of oil, saute well, don't close at this stage


• Allow the vegetable to fry and become golden brown

Goes well with sambhar rice and curd rice.