Kathrikka (Brinjal) Mezhukkupuratti

Ingredients:

1. Kathrikka (green)       - 2 Nos. (big)
2. Mustard seeds            - 1/2 tsp
3. Green chilli                 - 3 Nos. (cut into 4 pieces)
4. Curry leaves               - 3 sprigs
5. Turmeric powder        - 1/4 tsp
6. Salt
7. Oil
8. Pepper powder          - 1 tsp
9. Garam masala            - 1 pinch

Preparation

1. Cut kathrikka into small pieces (lengthwise) and green chilli each into 4 pieces.
2. Pour oil into a pan and splutter the mustard seeds, then add green chilli and curry leaves into it and saute it for few seconds untill curry leaves lost its moisture.
3. Then add brinjal, turmeric powder and salt into it, mix well and close the lid for 3 minutes. (Never add water into it since its soft and have got enough moisture in it.)
4. Saute it well in a low flame untill it shrinks well. 
5. Sprinkle pepper powder and garam masala just before taking it from stove.
6. Serve it hot.

Slice brinjals in this size.

Kathrikka Mezhukkupuratti !!!