Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg – brinjal, slit
• 1/2 cup – Coconut
• 1 tsp – fennel
• Ginger, a small piece
• 3-4 – Garlic
• Salt to taste
• Chilli powder, to taste
• 1 – onion, finely sliced
• Cinnamon, a small piece

Method:

1. Grind coconut, ginger, garlic, fennel and chilli powder to a smooth paste.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cinnamon and onions, and saute till onions turn pink.
3. Add slit brinjal and saute well.
4. Now add ground coconut to brinjal and a little water, and cook covered.
5. Serve with dosa or rice.

Recipe courtesy of ambika