Brinjal Moju – Recipe Box

Ingredients

• 2 whole large eggplants cut into small strips
• 1 whole large onion
• 3-4 whole dried chili peppers (thai chili peppers work well)
• 1 whole bell pepper (optional)
• 3 clove minced garlic
• 1 piece ginger ~1 inch, chopped
• curry powder to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 2 tsp tamarind paste
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 4 whole cardamom pods
• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• 2/3 cup water
• oil for frying