Brinjal Kootu

INGREDIENTS :

1. Brinjal             - 3-4
2. Tamarind        - Lemon size
3. Turmeric powder  - 1/4 tsp
4. Asafoetida            - 1/4 tsp
5. Mustard seeds     - 1/4 tsp
6. Urad dal                - 1/4 tsp
7. Dry red chilly       - 2
8. Green chilly         - 2
9. Small onion          - 8- 10
10. Salt & oil as required.
11. Curry leaf   - few

METHOD :

1. Soak tamarind in water and extract pulp. keep aside.
2. Cut brinjal into small pieces.
3. Heat a oil, Add mustard seeds when it spluters.
4. Add Urad dal, dry red chilly, green chilly, chopped onion, and curry leaf. Fry well.
5. Add brinjal, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well
6. Pour tamarind extract.
7. Cook in medium heat and stir in between.
8. Brinjal kootu is ready.