Brinjal Pickle

Ingredients:

• Brinjal 350 gms.
• Turmeric powder ¼ tsp.
• Vinegar 100 ml
• Jaggery 50 gms.
• Oil 100 ml
• Salt to taste
• Grind To Fine Paste With
• A Sprinkling Of Vinegar:
• Garlic 4 flakes
• Ginger 1" piece
• Red chilies dry 5 nos.
• Pound Well:
• Cardomoms 3nos.
• Cinnamon ¼" piece
• Cloves 2 nos.
• Peppercorn 4 nos.

Method

• Wash and dry brinjals and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Heat oil and fry ground garlic-ginger-red chili paste and turmeric powder for 3 minutes.
• Add brinjal pieces and cook till almost done.
• Add jaggery and vinegar, stir and simmer till the oil floats on top.
• Sprinkle with pounded spices and set aside till cool.
• Store in jar.