Vankaya Jeelakarra Karam ~ Cumin Flavoured Brinjal Curry

Ingredients :

Green Brinjal : 10
Cumin Seeds : 2 tsp
Dried Red Chillies : 3 or 4
Oil : 1 tbsp
Dry Coconut Powder : 1 tsp (Optional)
A pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste

Method :

Grind the cumin seeds and red chillies into a fine powder and set aside. Wash the brinjals and remove the stem. Chop them into pieces and keep aside. Heat a tablespoon oil in a wok. Add and fry the chopped brinjals. Let it cook completely. Now add the cumin - red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and coconut powder and fry for few minutes. When it's done, switch off the flame and serve with steamed rice, dollop of ghee and some vadiyalu / papads.

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