Brinjal fry

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

Content	Quantity	Comment
Green long brinjal	3-4 big
Oil	To deep fry + 2 tbsp
Jeera	1 tsp
Curry leaves	1 sprig
Coriander leaves	2-3 tbsp
Salt	To taste
Jeera powder	1 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Garam masala powder	½ tsp
Sugar	¼ tsp
Chilli powder	½ tsp
Tomato	1 big	Chopped
Onion	1 medium	Sliced thinly
Turmeric	¼ tsp

Method:

Cut brinjal into roundels and soak in water to avoid darkening. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan for deep frying on medium flame. Slide the brinjal pieces one by one and fry till golden brown and drain. Repeat the same with remaining pieces and set aside.

Deep fry the onion slices till golden brown and strain.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add jeera, curry leaves and saute once. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric and saute for a minute. Add salt, sugar, jeera powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and saute for a minute more. Add the fried brinjal and saute for a minute or two. Take it off the flame. Add the fried onions, coriander leaves and mix.

Serve hot with rice.