Vaangi Batata Rassa

Ingredients:

1. Baby Brinjal (cubed)- 4 - 5
2. Potato (peeled & cubed) - 2 - 3 medium
3. Roasted peanut powder - 1.5 to 2 tbsp
4. Mustard seeds - 1/3 tsp
5. Hing - 1/4 tsp
6. Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
7. Goda masala - 1.5 tsp
8. Chilly powder - 1/3 tsp
9. Tamarind pulp - 1.5 to 2 tbsp
10. Jaggery (grated) - 1 to 1.5 tbsp
11. Oil - 1 tbsp
12. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
• Once mustard seeds splutter, add hing turmeric powder, goda masala and chilly powder.
• Add brinjal and potatoes, mix well.
• Add water and salt.
• Cook it covered or uncovered.
• When potatoes are about to get cooked, add tamarind pulp, jaggery and roasted peanut powder.
• Simmer.
• Serve hot with chapatis.

Tip:

• You may use garam masala, if you don't have goda masala.
• You may use onion too in the preparation.