Brinjal & Drumstick Poriyal

Ingredient

• Brinjal - 6 nos(Chopped lengthwise)
• Drumsticks - 15 - 20 pieces (Chopped into 1 inch length)
• Onion - 1 (chopped lengthwise)
• Curry leaves - 1 spring
• Tomato - 1 (Chopped)
• Mutard & Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Sambhar powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coconut (fresh or dry) - 1 1/2 tbsp
• Ani seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt for taste

Method

• Coarsely grind aniseed with coconut (without adding water) & keep aside.
• Heat oil in the kadai on high medium flame.
• Splutter mustard, urad dal, & curry leaves one by one.
• Add onions and fry till it becomes brown in color.
• Add in the tomatoes & fry till it becomes mashy.
• Now add the vegetable and fry well.
• Add the dry masala powders(sambar powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder)
• Add salt & saute well.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of water & reduce the flame to medium.
• Cover & cook till the brinjals are tender.
• Check there is no excess water.
• Now add the grinded coconut masala & mix well.
• Remove from heat & serve hot.

Tips for the recipe - This poriyal is not very dry. So you can allow the vegetable to cook till they are tender.