Gutti vankaya kura (Egg plant curry)

6 Egg Plants (Gutti Vankayalu)

2 tbsp Oil 

2 Tomatoes

1/2 Lemon size Tamarind

1/4 tbsp Turmeric

1 big Onion

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

1/4 tsp Cumin seeds

Curry Leaves

Coriander leaves(kothimeera)

1 tsp Channa dal

1 tsp Urad dal

2 tbsp Coriander powder

1 tbsp Garam masala

1/2 tsp Chilie powder

1tbsp Ginger and Garlic paste

3 tbsp Fresh Coconut Paste

Salt to taste

Preparation :

• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in pan over medium heat.
• Add mustrad seeds,cumin seeds,channa dal,urad dal ,curry leaves , when they are splutter add onions ,fry untill onions turns golden brown color.then add ginger garlic paste.
• Add tomato slices,salt,turmeric fry for 5 minutes.
• Now take each brinjal and cut from the base end (opposite side of stem) and make a slit towards stem side but not all the way through i.e slit each brinjal into four sections lengthwise without cutting off the crown.
• Now add  the brinjals ,cook it untill brinjal soft or it turns color,Don't add water.
• Place Tamarind pulp,coconut paste,1 cup water,salt to taste cook for 10 to 15 min in low flame.
• Now add coriander powder, garam masala ,chilie powder.
• Garnish with Coriander leaves.