Kathirikkai chops/Brinjal chops

Ingredients

Kathirikkai/Brinjal           –  400 g
onion                                –  1 cup
tomato                              –   1 cup
curry leaves                      –    few
coriander powder              –  1 tsp
turmeric                            –   little
chilli powder                    –  1 tsp
Sesame oil                        –   11/2 tbsp
salt                                    –   to taste

For grinding and stuffing:

Grated coconut              – 1/2 cup
ginger                            -1/2 inch
garlic                             – 3 cloves
cinnamon                      –  1 inch
fennel seeds                  – 1/4 tsp
green chillies                 – 3

Method:

• In a blender grind the ingredients given for grinding with little salt

• Wash and slice  the brinjals into 4 like a cross without actually cutting it.
• Stuff the ground mixture into the brinjals.

• In a pan heat oil and add onion and curry leaves

• After onions turn transparent add salt,chilli powder,turmeric and coriander powder

• After the onion turns brown add chopped tomatoes

• Once the tomato becomes mushy add the stuffed brinjals

• add the left over ground masala if any and cook for 4 minutes

• sprinkle water a little and cover it with a lid
• Stir and turn the brinjals frequently sprinking water when needed

• Cook until the brinjals are completely done

• Serve with Rice

Serves       4