Amritsari Masala Baigan

Ingredients

• 350 grams Chhote Baingan

• 1 Tomatoes

• 8 Curry Leaves

• 1 tsp Ginger grated

• 2 tsp Imli paste

• 2 tsp Sugar

• 4 tbsp Cooking Oil

• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / Rai

• a pinch Kalonji

• 3/4 cup Water

Spice to mix

• 1 tsp Saunf

• 2 tbsp Coriander Powder

• a pinch Ajwain

• 1.5 tbsp Red Chilli powder

• 1.5 tsp Amchoor Powder/ chat masala

• 1 tsp Haldi Powder

• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder

• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

• Wash and make 4 slits in the brinjals, keeping the steam and the brinjal intact .

• In a bowl mix all the spices listed in Spice to mix

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard seeds ,when they start crackling add kalonji and grated ginger.

• Saute and add chopped tomato,stir for a minute and add the spice mixture.

• Stir for 30 seconds and then add brinjals and salt ,saute for a minute.

• Add 1 cup water,mix well,and pressure cook on medium flame for 1 whistle.

• Open the cooker as soon as it cool down.

• Add tamarind pulp and sugar and cook for 1 minute on medium flame.

• Add fresh coriander and serve.