Showing posts with label Vankaya Gasagasala Curry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vankaya Gasagasala Curry. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Brinjal Poppy Seed Gravy (Vankaya Gasagasala Curry)

Ingredients:

Brinjal 1/4 kg cubed
Capsicum 1 small cubed (Optional)
Onion 1 small chopped
Garlic cloves 4
Oil 2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds 1/4th sp
Cumin seeds 1 sp
Poppy seeds 1/4th cup (around 8 tsp)
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1-2 tsp
Tamarind 1 small lemon size (keep the pulp ready)
Ginger garlic paste 1.5 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves few
Jaggery 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste



Method:

1. Dry roast fenugreek seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds till nice aroma comes and keep them aside.
2. In the same pan, dry roast poppy seeds also and keep them aside.
3. Now add 1/2 tsp oil to the pan and add chopped garlic, onions and fry till the onions start to get slightly brown and then cool all the ingredients.
4. Now add 1/2 tsp ol to the same pan and add brinjals, capsicum and fry till they are nicely browned all over.
5. Now take the fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, poppy seeds in a mixi jar and grind without adding any water first. Now add the onion, garlic also and grind again by adding water as requiered to make a smooth paste.
6. Now heat the remaining oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them crackle. Then add curry leaves,ginger garlic paste and cook for a min.
7. Now add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and mix well.
8. Now add the poppy seed paste, 1-2 cup of  water, tamarind pulp, jaggery and let it boil.
9. Then add the brinjals, capsicum and let them cook in medium flame for about 15-20 mins stirring in between.
10. Serve with roti or rice.