Nuna Vankaya Janakama’s ( Brinjal gravy )
Nuna Vankaya Janakama's
Most tasty brinjal curry once you taste it you will always remember it. For all the functions big or small janakama used to make this curry no party was complete without this curry. Boon for all the vegetarians. Definitely try it.
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg Brinjals
- 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
- 2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
- 2 tbsp Peanuts
- 2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut
- 10 Garlic Cloves
- 3 Onions
- 1 lemon sized Tamarind Ball
- 3 cloves
- 4 small Cinnamon Pieces
- 5 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
Instructions
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First fry the coriander seeds, sesame seeds, ground nut seeds and tamarind Ball ( wash it before frying ) and onions. Fry them separately and grind them along with coconut,cloves, cinnamon and garlic.
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Now wash the Brinjals and cut them into four parts to form a cup and put them salt water.
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Now take a pan add 2 tbsp oil and add the brinjals and fry them till they get a little brow and get soft remove from pan and in the same pan add 3 tbsp oil and temper.
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Temper with 1/2 tsp of cumin and mustard and 1 tsp of channa and urad dal and also 5 curry leaves and when they splutter add the turmeric, salt, chili powder an the masala and fry for two minutes and then add 1/2 glass water and cook.
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Keep stirring in between, it might take about 15 minutes, the water gets less and the oil starts to surface. The gravy should not get too dry. You can garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
