Cooking time 20-25 min. approx. serves 4-6.

(Specially Recommended for Non-Stick Model)

Ingredients:

Medium size brinjals                 -       ½ kg

Chilli powder                                    -       1-1½ tsp

Turmeric powder                              -       ¼ tsp

Coriander powder                            -       2 tsp

Cumin powder                                  -       1 tsp……….

Ginger                                              -       2 cm……….

Garlic                                               -       4 cloves……

Poppy seeds                                    -       1 tsp  

Chironji (charoli)                               -       1 tsp  

White gingely seeds                         -       2 tsp   

Peanuts                                           -       1 tsp……..

Grated coconut                                -       4 tsp

Oil                                                    -       5 tsp

Cumin seeds                                    -       1 tsp

Curry leaves                                    -       few

Tamarind juice                          -       1 cup

AJI-NO-MOTO                                  -       ½ tsp

Salt                                                  -       to taste

Method:

Cut brinjals into halves, lengthwise. Slit each slice into 3 or 4 parts without separating from the stem. Pour oil in cooking pan (no cooking plate) and press the switch to “Cooking”. Add brinjals, cover with the lid, and cook till they are partially fried (stir once or twice). Drain, remove and keep aside. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves to the remaining oil in the pan. After 1 minute add ginger garlic paste and all the powders. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes more. Add the brinjals, tamarind juice, cover and cook till the gravy is thick and brinjals are soft. Switch off and serve hot. Do not keep this curry on keep warm or re heat. (Use a wooden spatula to stir).

Instructions:

For 2.7 L Model:

Use ½ the quantity of the ingredients mentioned above. Serves 2-3.

For Non-Stick Model:

Oil can be reduced to 4 tbsp if desired.

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