WAMBATU BEDUMA


INGREDIENTS

 

• Eggplant (brinjal) - 1
• Cashew nuts - 1 cup 
• Cloves garlic - 2 
• Tomatoes - 1/2
• Onion - 1 
• Green chillie (optional) - 1 
• Sprig curry leaves (optional) - 1 
• Chillie powder - 1-2 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ground mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Oil for frying
• Salt

 

Preparation

• Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thickness.
• Cut the slices into 2 inch pieces.
• Deep fry till golden brown and set a side.
• Meanwhile slice the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and green chillie and mix in a bowl with vinegar, chillie powder, cumin powder and salt.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet.
• Add the onion mixture and curry leaves.
• Fry for about 5 minutes.
• Next add the cashew nuts, fried eggplant, sugar and ground mustard and fry for another minute or so.
• Serve warm.
• This goes well with rice. You can substitute the ground mustard with mustard paste.