Kassaundi (Aubergine Pickle) Recipe

• 3 kg Aubergines, peeled and cubed (eggplant)
• 1 1/2 c. Salt
• 4 c. Sugar
• 4 c. Oil (up to 5)
• 5 c. Vinegar
• 1 1/2 c. Tamarind (soaked in vinegar and strained)
• 1 handf curry leaves
• 1 1/2 c. Chilli pwdr ts Tbs turmeric
• 4 Tbsp. Mustard seeds
• 4 Tbsp. Cummin seeds
• 4 Tbsp. Fenugreek seeds
• 1 lrg Piece of ginger (about a 10 inch piece or possibly equivalent)
• 10 x Pods garlic

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