- Brinjal-4 or 5
- Sambar powder (see previous posts)-1/2 teaspoon
- ( or chilli powder)
- Cumin powder-1/4 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder (if chilli powder is used)-1/4 teaspoon
- Tomato -1
- Salt
- Oil-1 tablespoon
- For seasoning:Mustard, Urad dal,Curry leaves
Method:
- Cut brinjal and tomato into small pieces.
- Heat oil in pan and add mustard.
- When it starts spluttering, add the urad dal and the curry leaves.
- Now add the brinjal and allow it to cook in medium flame with the lid closed.
- When the brinjal is half cooked, add required salt.
- Sprinkle water, only if needed.
- When the brinjals are cooked well, add the sambar powder (or turmeric and chilli powder) and finally the tomato pieces.
- Do not add the tomato till the brinjal is cooked well.
- When the tomato pieces are cooked, remove it from flame.
- Serve it with any kind of rice. Especially suits well with sambar rice.
