Brinjal vindaloo

I am not very fond of Brinjals, but i like it in two ways either as bharwan baingan or as this recently discovered vindaloo. This dish is my entry for JFI - Eggplant hosted by Sangeeta of ghar ka khana.
thanks sangeeta !!

recipe adapted from vanitha:



Ingredients:

1. small brinjals slit lengthwise like a cross without separating it from the base - 1/4 kg
2. ginger paste - 1/4 tsp
3. garlic paste - 1/4 tsp
4. chilly powder - 1 tbsp
5. mustard seed -1/2 tsp
6. fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
7. cumin seeds - 2 pinches
8. oil - 5 tsp
9. mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
10. onion (chopped) - 2 cups
11. turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
12. tomato (chopped) - 1 cup
13. vinegar - 2 tsp
14. salt to taste
15. ginger (chopped) - 1/4 tsp
16. garlic cloves (whole) - 4
17. sugar - 1/4 tsp
    .....phew quite a looong list ..!

Method:

• Grind ingredients 2 to 7 to a fine paste & keep aside.
• Heat oil. Add chopped onions till they turn brown.
• Now add turmeric then chopped tomtaoes & fry till oil separates.
• Add brinjals & mix till masala is well coated on the brinjals.
• add 1 tsp vinegar, salt & enough water for it to cook.mix well.
• Put the whole thing in a micro proof dish & microwave for about 8 mts , removing & stirring once in between.
• Put it back to the kadai & add ginger & garlic cloves.
• when gravy thickens add 1 tsp vinegar & sugar. Mix well & serve hot with rotis.