Baingan ka salan

Ingredients

• Baingan (Brinjal)   -  2-3 (small size)
• Capsicum  -   1
• Tomato    - 1 ( roughly cut )
• Tamarind pulp   -  1/4 cup
• Ghee/oil   -   1 cup
• Sesame seeds  -    1tbs
• Peanuts(skin pealed)  -   a handful
• Cumin seeds   - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilly powder  -   1 tsp
• Turmeric powder     -   1/4 tsp

Method

In a kadai add 1 cup of oil/ghee and heat. Slit each baygon into 4. When the oil is really hot carefully add this to it. Also cut into 4 the capsicum and add to the hot oil. Deep fry till brown add keep aside. In the same oil add cumin seeds, tomato and the sesame seeds, peanuts and shredded coconut and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until light golden colour. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool. You should grind this mixture with a little bit of water and pour into the same kadai. Add the tamarind pulp and bring to boil. Add salt, fried baygon and capsicum. Cook on low flame for about 5- 10 minutes. This is a super side dish with hydrabadi biriyani.