Shimla Mirch Baingan Rizala sabji

Ingredients

8 small brinjals, sliced
6 small capsicums, sliced
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup coriander leaves
8 curry leaves
Oil for frying
Salt to taste

Ground to a paste

1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1 clove garlic
1 large onion
2.5 cm. piece ginger
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/2 cup coconut, grated

Method

Deep fry brinjal and capsicum.
Drain on paper. In 4 tbsp. of oil, add turmeric, chilli and garam masala powders.
Add vegetables and stir fry till soft.
Add tomato and ground paste and salt. Blend.
Heat 2 tbsp. oil, add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
Pour over rizala.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve