MIRCHI KA SALAN TO BE EATEN WITH HYD BIRYANI

INGREDIENTS:
· Oil - 4 tbspn
· Onion - 2 large pureed
· Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tbspn
· Tomato - 2 large finely chopped
· Brinjal - 2 large sliced lengthwise
· Green Chilies - 4 slit
· Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
· Coriander Powder - 2 tbspn
· Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
· Salt to taste
· Jaggery - 1 tbspn
· Tamarind Pulp – 3 tbsp
· Coriander leaves for garnishing
· Water as needed
WHOLE GARAM MASALA:
· Bay Leaf – 1
· Cinnamon - 2 cm piece
· Cardamom – 4
· Cloves – 4
· Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
METHOD:
· Heat oil in a pan; add in whole garam masala and sauté for a min.
· Add in pureed onions and cook till raw smell leaves from it.
· Add in ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric and mix well.
· Add in tomatoes and mix well. Cover and cook till it turns mushy.
· Add in all the spice powders and mix well.
· Add in brinjal, chilies and water. Add in tamarind pulp and jaggery.
· Cover and simmer till the curry is done..
· Add in coriander leaves and mix well.
· Serve with biryani.