Brinjal Pitla

Hi,
Here is a very popular Iyengar pitla which can be seen in all the south side weddings. South side means Alwaar Thirunagari,Srivaikuntam (near thirunelveli district). I dedicate this blog to my In laws native which is always looks beautiful for me. All greenery leaves, temples, maadaveedi......all those things... In all the weddings they prepare this kathirikkai pitla...and it wud taste so good...


INGREDIENTS :
1. Brinjal : 5 Medium sized
2. Tamarind: small lemon sized
3. Mustard Seeds
4. Curry Leaves
5. Toor Dall
6. Coconut Powder
7. chenna dhall
8. Peppercorn
9. Whole Red Chili
10.Dhaniya
11.Oil


Step 1 :
Preheat the oven at 450 degrees.
After pre heating,take the brinjals & remove the stem(green colour) & polish them with oil lightly
Place it convertible oven for about 5 to 10 minutes.
See those brinjals outer skin is totally shrinked & switch of the oven.
Boil Toor dall in pressure cooker & keep it aside.
Take the tamarind & squeeze the tamarind juice & keep it aside.

Step 2 for frying:
Take shredded coconut,whole red chili,dhaniya,jeera,peppercorn & curry leaves each item frying seperately.

Step 3 for grinding:
Put all the fried items into the mixie & grind it with little water.

Step 4:
Heat the Kadai & add Mustard Seeds,curry leaves.
Add smashed brinjals,toor dall,salt,tumeric powder & Asfoetida Powder.
Then add tamarind juice & the grinded Paste.

Brinjal Pitla is ready to serve & eat...!!!!