Brinjal Pachadi (Chutney) for Biryani

Ingredients

Cinnamon -1 stick

Curry leaves- handful

Dry red chillies -4

Brinjal- 6

Tomato-1

Tamarind- a small piece

Chilli powder-1 tsp

Salt to taste

Dry and roast

Peanuts- 1/4 cup

Cumin seeds-2tsp

Fenugreek- 1/2 tsp

Pepper corns- 1/2 tsp

Method:

Cut the brinjals into long strips and fry them in oil with a little salt and cumin powder and set it aside in the same wok add a little oil and season with mustard seeds curry leaves red chillies and cinnamon stick. Saute for a while and then add the roasted powder saute for a min if it catches add a little water saute for a few seconds then add the tomatoes, fried brinjals, salt, chilli powder (optional) and add the tamarind and allow it to cook.... switch off when the oil comes on top.