Ingredients:

• 300 g – Brinjal
• 2 tbsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1 tsp – Turmeric
• 1.5 tbsp – salt
• 4 tbsp – til oil
• 2 tbsp – Tamarind paste
• 10 – Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 tsp – Methi powder
• 1 tsp – mustard powder

Method:

1. Wash and wipe brinjals with a clean cloth
2. Cut them into 3/4 cubes and sprinkle with salt. Keep them aside
3. Mix all masala powders and remaining salt.
4. Heat oil to smoking point and remove from fire. Add brinjal pieces and tamarind paste. Mix well and let it cool completely
5. Add masala powder and garlic
6. Mix well with a wooden spoon, so that the brinjal gets coated well with masala and oil
7. Keep aside in the fridge and serve after 2 days. Keeps good in fridge for 10-15 days
8. Best served with curd rice

Recipe courtesy of Uma Devi Ramachandra