SORSHE BEGUN (BRINJALS IN MUSTARD)

Ingredients:

Brinjals – 250 gms

Mustard seeds – 25 gms (ground to paste)

Kalonji seeds – ¼ tsp

Green chillies – 2-3

Turmeric -1 tsp

Red chilli powder – 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Sugar to taste

Mustard oil – 2 tbsp

Method:

•  Wash brinjals and cut into quarters.
• To make the mustard paste, soak mustard seeds in water for 10 minutes and grind to a coarse paste.
• Heat mustard oil to smoking point. Add kalonji seeds and green chillies.
• Add brinjals, turmeric, chilli powder, salt and 2-3 tbsp of water.
• Cook on low heat till the brinjals are done.
•  Add mustard paste and sugar, cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add a little more mustard oil and stir. Check the seasoning.
•  Serve hot.