Vaigana Sagle (Eggplant curry/ sabji)

Recipe Type: Indian                                                 Yield: 4
Preparation Time: 10 mins                                       Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:
8 small eggplants
3 Byadagi chilies
1/4 tsp of tamarind paste
1/2 tsp of salt
2 tsp of jaggery powder
2 cups of water
1/2 cup of grated coconut
1/2 tsp of mustard seeds
3 tsp of coconut oil
5 curry leaves
1 tsp of coriander seeds
1/4 tsp of fenugreek seeds

Method:

For Masala: Grind coarsely grated coconut, tamarind paste, 1/4 cup of water, Byadagi chilies and fried coriander, fenugreek seeds.

1. Heat a sauce pan. Add oil. Put mustard seeds and curry leaves for tempering.

2. Now pour ground masala. Cook for 3 mins.

3. Add chopped eggplants, water and salt. Mix well. Cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 20 mins.