Brinjal mezhukkupuratti / fry

Ingredients

1. Brinjal / Kathirika  - 4 medium sized
2. Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
3. Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
4. Turmeric powder - 0.25 tbsp
5. Oil - 3 tbsp
6. Curry leaves - 1 twig
7. Salt - to taste
8. Tamarind - half lemon size
9. Water 

Procedure

1. Cut brinjal into thin round slices.
2. In a vessel, mix thinly cut brinjal,  turmeric, red chilli powders and salt. Add very little water ( 1 tbsp)
3. Cover and cook in low flame till the brinjal is half cooked
4. Add tamarind juice made with very little water (2 tbsp)
5. Cover and cook till brinjal is fully cooked. Stir in between to make sure that the dish is not getting burnt.
6. Add oil, curry leaves and fry for another 5 minutes in low flame..
7. Yummy brinjal mezhukkupuratti is ready to be served with rice / chappathi