Ela Batu Curry

Ingredients

1. 2 lbs egg plant(Ela Batu)
2. 1/2 onion sliced
3. 1 clove garlic chopped
4. 1 tspn Maldive fish
5. 1 green chillie chopped
6. 1 tspn turmeric powder
7. 2 tspn unroasted curry powder
8. Few curry leves
9. 1 cup coconut milk

Method

• Place the egg plant in a shopping bag and seal it by tying a knot.

• Then tap on the ela batu using something heavy until they cracks.

• Remove from bag and discard the stem and the seeds in the middle and wash them well.

• Cut if the pieces are too big and set aside.

• Now heat a pan and add a little cooking oil and add the sliced onions.

• When it's light brown add chopped garlic, green chilies, curry leaves and Maldive fish and stir well.

• Then add the ela batu pieces and add a little turmeric powder, curry powder and salt to taste.

• Add a little water and let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

• When it's done add coconut milk and cook for few more minutes and remove from fire.