Ennegaayi

This curry can be prepared not only with Brinjal but also with Ridge gourd or small Capsicum. This goes well with any type of rotis. I Learnt this recipe from one of the TV shows.
This is the traditional recipe of North Karnataka region. Ennegaayi and Jola/Jower roti is an unique combination.
Here I have prepared gravy of bit thick consistency, but you can make gravy to be bit thin.

Ingredients
Small round brinjal - 10 to 12
Sambar powder - 1 spoon
Red chilly powder - 1 spoon
Ground nut - 10 spoons
Sesame - 2 spoons
Mustard - 2 spoon
Oil - 1/2 cup
Fresh curd - 2 spoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 cup
Water - 1 cup
Salt

Method
1. Dry roast ground nuts and sesame seeds separately. Allow it to cool down. Then grind it finely. together. Do not add water.

2. To this add sambar powder, chilly powder, curd, salt, 1 spoon of oil and mix well.

3. Now cut brinjal in such a way that it gets deep "+" mark on top of it. Take care not to cut Brinjal into separate 4 pieces.

4. Now put small amount (1/2 spoon) of prepared masala mixture within deep cuts of all Brinjal.

5. Now take a pan, heat 1/2 cup of oil and put mustard seeds. When it splutters, add turmeric powder and all brinjals. Cover the lid.

6. When it is half cooked, add salt if required. Add remaining masala paste and 1 cup of water.  Mix well and boil it covering the lid. Stir it occasionally and boil it until a bit of oil starts floating on top.

Now turn off the flame. Delicious Ennegaayi is ready to eat.