Begun posto (brinjal with poppy seed)

Ingredients:

• 250 gm brinjal (wash and cut in big pieces)
• 4 tablespoon poppy seed
• 3-4 green chili
• 1 teaspoon kalonji seeds
• 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt & sugar to taste
• 1 cup of mustard oil
• 1/2 cup of water

Preparation:

1. Make a paste of poppy seed and green chili.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, fry the brinjal pieces and keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a pan, sauté the kalonji seeds.
4. Add poppy seed paste, turmeric powder, salt and sugar to taste and fry the spices properly.
5. Add pre-fried brinjal pieces, water and cook it for 10-15 min in a low flame.
6. When the gravy becomes dry, turn off the gas.
7. Serve with Steamed plain rice.