Brinjal and potato poriyal

Brinjal and potatoes are sauteed with different spices and it is a great accompaniment for sambhar, rasam or curd.

Ingredients

250 gms. Brinjal (purple or green brinjal), cubed

1 potato, cubed

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tsp. oil

½ tsp. mustard seeds

½ tsp. cumin seeds

¼ tsp. turmeric powder

½ tsp. red chili powder

1 string of curry leaves

Salt

Procedure

v  In a sauce pan, heat 2 tsp. of oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves. When mustard seeds start to splutter, add onions. Sauté until onions turns transparent

v  Add turmeric and red chili powder. Mix well

v  Now add potatoes and mix until all spices are coated around potatoes. Add ½ cup of water and in medium heat setting, cook potatoes until they are partially done.

v  Add brinjal and adjust salt to taste. Cook in medium heat setting for 10 minutes

v  Serve with hot rice or chapatti