BRINJAL TOMATO PULUSU/egg plant pulusu

brinjal recipes

I tried this BRINJAL TOMATO PULUSU for the first time..and it came out very well.it is a very easy one..and tastes good with rice and rotis too..i told you that i cook very rarely the brinjal..but in the mashed form i like to cook this mostly..here is my recipe list..try this n let me know friends.....

Ingredients

brinjal-1big

tomatoes-3

green chillies-3-5

chopped onions-1/2 cup

tamarind paste-3 tbsps

crushed ginger-1/2 tsp

crushed garlic-1/2 tsp

chilli powder-1 tsp

salt-to taste

cumin powder-1 tsp

oil-2 tbsps

jaggery- 2tsps(opt)

cilantro-to garnish

TO TEMPER
mustard+cumin-1tsp

curryleaves-1sprig

Preparation

apply the oil to the brinjal and cook on the stove til it is tender...while roasting turn all the sides..

let it cool and peel the skin..cut into pieces and grind into a fine paste...

now chop the tomatoes and grind...

heat a kadai with oil and add temper ings and when it starts crackle add onions and chillies saute for a minute.....

now add crushed ginger and garlic and grinded brinjal puree.....cook it for few mins..3-4mins

now add in tomato puree,salt and chilli powder..cook for few more mins(around 3mins)

add tamarind paste and 1cup of water and let it boil...

when the gravy turns to thick add cumin powder and cilantro and off the flame..(here you can add jaggery If you want..)

your tasty brinjal tomato gravy is ready..

serve with rice or chapathi......

Linking this to Dish it out- Brinjal and Garlic Event started by Vardhini and hosted by Sangee.

Also linking this to Hot & Spicy Treats event at Amy's space Foodssrilanka.