South Indian Baingan Bharta

Ingredients 

• 2 big brinjals, roasted and peeled
• 1/2 cup scraped fresh coconut + for garnishing 
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3 dried red chillies, broken
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 10-15 curry leaves
• 6-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a non stick kadai. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chillies and sauté till fragrant. Add methi dana, curry leaves, garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes or till translucent. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and sauté for ½ minute. Add tamarind paste and mix well.
3. Finely chop brinjal and add. Add salt and mix well. Add ½ cup fresh coconut and 3 tbsps coriander leaves and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with remaining coriander leaves and coconut and serve hot.

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