Baigana Achar or Brinjal Pickle

Baigana Achar or Brinjal Pickle

Ingredients:
Brinjal 350 gms.
Turmeric powder ¼ tsp.
Vinegar 100 ml
Jaggery 50 gms.
Oil 100 ml
Salt to taste
Grind To Fine Paste With
A Sprinkling Of Vinegar:
Garlic 4 flakes
Ginger 1" piece
Red chilies dry 5 nos.
Pound Well:
Cardomoms 3nos.
Cinnamon ¼" piece
Cloves 2 nos.
Peppercorn 4 nos.

Method:
1.Wash and dry brinjals and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
2.Heat oil and fry ground garlic-ginger-red chili paste and turmeric powder for 3
minutes.
3.Add brinjal pieces and cook till almost done.
4.Add jaggery and vinegar, stir and simmer till the oil floats on top.
5.Sprinkle with pounded spices and set aside till cool.
6.Store in jar.