Brinjal Avial

Ingredients:

Brinjal-4
Potato-1
Tomato-1
Onion-1

For grinding:

Coconut-4 table spoons
Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon
Cashewnut-5/pottukadalai-1 table spoon/Kas kas-1/2 tsp
Red chillies-5

For seasoning:

Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon
cinamon-a small piece
Clove-2
Curry leaf-little

Preparation:

1. Grind the items given in"For grinding" to a smooth paste.

2. Cut the brinjal and potato into small pieces.Chop the onions and tomato.

3. Heat 2 tsp of oil.Add the items given in "For seasoning".After they pop out,Put the onions and tomatoes first and sauté for 2 minutes.

4. Then add the brinjal and potato pieces sauté until the raw smell goes.

5. Add 2 to 3 cups of water with a pinch of turmeric powdera and salt.

6. Close using a lid and cook until the potatoes are done.It takes about 5-8 mins.

7. Now add the grinded masala prepared and put the heat in medium ad make them boil until you get a desired consistency.If you need think or watery its upto your comfort level.

8. Switch off the stove and garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot.It goes weell with dosa,idly,adai.