Brinjal Masala (Made for Biriyani)

POWDER:

Dry roast and powder the peanuts [3tbs], cumin seeds [1 tsp], white sesame seeds [1tsp] and fenugreek seeds [a pinch] together. Keep it aside. 

MASALA:

Grind tomatoes [1big one] coarsely. 

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add the cut brinjals [6] and saute them till the brinjals are almost cooked. Set them aside.

In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil. Add mustard seeds [1/4 tsp] and wait till it splutters. Add the curry leaves, red chilli [1], cloves [2] and cinnamon stick [1]. 

Sauté for a minute and add ground tomato paste to it. Let it cook till the raw smell of tomatoes goes off. Add the fried brinjals. 

Add chilli powder [1tsp] and tamarind juice [1cup: Use gooseberry sized piece]. Add salt to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes. 

Add the ground peanut powder mixture and cook till it thickens to gravy form. 

Serve with hot Biriyani!