Brinjal and Potato Sukka ( Eggplant and Potato)

This is my grandmothers recipe,and as a child whenever she made it,I would scoop out all the brinjal (eggplant) pieces and eat just the potato part of the dish.As an adult I have learnt to eat the eggplant part of the dish and absolutely love it!

This dish is prepared using the small eggplant and is layered with flavors of sweet and spices,and a relatively simple dish to prepare.

 

Ingredients:

• 3-4 Small Brinjal (Eggplant)-cut lengthwise
• 2 Small Potatoes-cut lengthwise
• 2  Medium sized Onions (sliced)
• 1 Green Chilly (slit)
• 5 Curry Leaves
• 1/4 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 4 Flakes Garlic (crushed)
• 1 inch piece Ginger (finely chopped)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• Marble sized ball of Tamarind ( add water to it and use 2 Tablespoons of the juice)
• I inch cube of Jaggery ( adjust to taste)
• Salt to Taste
• 4 Tablespoons of Oil

 Method :-

1. Heat the oil on a medium heat in your cooking pan.
2. When the oil is heated,add the mustard seeds,when they begin to spullter add the crushed garlic flakes.
3. When the garlic flakes begin to brown (they brown really quickly) add the curry leaves,garlic and ginger,saute for a quick minute.
4. Add the onions and green chilly saute for another quick minute.
5. Add the powders (chilli,turmeric,coriander,cumin and garam masala)
6. Add the potatoes and saute the potatoes for a few minutes( make sure you add your potato first,as this takes longer to cook than the brinjal)
7. Add the brinjal and salt to taste and give it a quick stir,make sure that the potatoes and the brinjal does not stick to the pan,keep stirring every once in a while.
8. Add the jaggery and the tamarind juice,give it another quick stir
9. Add a cup of water and simmer till the potatoes and brinjal are cooked to your liking.(this is a dry dish,allow the dish to come to a boil and the gravy will thicken)
10. Enjoy with a steaming cup of rice or parathas!