Kathirikkai kootu

• Kathirikkai (Brinjal) – 1/4 kg
• Oil – 5 tsp
• Tomato – 2
• Onion – 2
• Garlic – 5 cloves
• Cloves – 3
• Cinnamon stick – 1/2 (crushed nicely)
• Fennel – 1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves – few
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
• Salt as required

Method

• In a pan, add oil, cloves, cinnamon stick, fennel.

• When they spluttering add onion, garlic and tomato.

• When tomatoes becomes soft,  a
  dd the brinjal to this.

• Add little water to cook. 

• When it is half boiled, add chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, coriander powder, curry leaves and cilantro.