masala brinjal

i was checking my old dairy in which i have jotted some recipes. i came across the bagare baingan recipe and i wanted to make it for dinner.but unfortunately some ingredients were not there. so i cooked it in my own style and named it brinjal masala as it has both masala and brinjals. if you are not satisfied with the name of this recipe you can call it eggplant delight or aubergine surprise etc etc...

brinjals-500gms

poppy seeds- 2tbs

onion seeds- 1tsp

white sesame seeds-1tsp

jeera- 1 tsp

roasted jeera powder- 2tsp

salt- as per taste

tomato- 3nos

onion sliced-1large

garlic ginger paste- 2 tsp

chilly pdr-1tsp

turmeric pdr-1tsp

tamarind pulp-1tbs

coconut, grated- 3tbs

oil-1 cup

dried curry leaves- few

fresh coriander leaves-1 tsp

almonds-5 nos

water- 1 cup

i used the purple thin long brinjals for this curry. i cut each brinjal into 4 long stripes. in a pan dry roast poppy seeds, onion seeds, sesame seeds, coconut, jeera and jeera pdr and keep aside. in a kadai fry onions in 1 tbs oil.in a mixer add the dry roasted spices, fried onions ,tomatoes,dried curry leaves and almonds and grind into a fine paste. dont add water to this mix when you grind. pour the remaining oil in the kadai and add the ground mix and garlic ginger paste and fry for few mins. add salt, chilly and turmeric pdr and cook on low flame till the oil seperates. add water and bring to boil.add brinjal and cook for 5 mins. then add tamarind pulp and simmer for few more mins. garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.