Potato Brinjal Curry / Alu Vankaya Kura

Ingredients :

• 1/4 kg  Brinjal
• 1/4 kg  Potatoes
• 2 Green Chillies
• 1 big Onion chopped
• 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste

For Curry Powder :

• 4 Dry Red Chillies
• 1 sp Coriander Seeds
• 1 sp Sesame Seeds
• 1 sp Peanuts / Groundnuts
• Few Dry Coconut Pieces

For Popu :

• 1/2 sp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 sp Chana Dal
• 1/2 sp Urad Dal
• 1 Red Chilli crocked
• Curry Leaves
• 3 sp Oil

Preparation :

• Dry roast coriander seeds, sesame seeds, peanuts and red chillies.
• Allow to cool for couple of mins then grind into powder along with coconut pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan add popu ingredients and fry, then add curry leaves and stir.
• Add chopped onion, green chillies and saute for 2 min on medium flame.
• Add diced potatoes, salt, turmeric powder & stir, cover and cook on low to medium heat.
• Once the potatoes are 1/2 done add the chopped brinjal and mix well.
• If necessary add a few tablespoons of water and cook with cover.
• When the curry is done add ground powder and stir well to coat.
• Let it fry for 2 or 3 mins on low flame without cover & turn off the flame.
• Aloo brinjal curry is ready to serve, serve with rice or rotis.