Brinjal Curry
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Eggplant Tomato curry is a delicious mix of eggplants cooked with tomatoes and fresh spices that are blended together.
Ingredients:
- 1 Big Eggplant
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 5 Green Chili's
- 2 Tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- Salt To Taste
- Cilantro For Garnishing
- Oil to deep fry
To Blend OR To Grind:
- 2 Tablespoon Peanuts
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
To Temper:
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 2 Dry Red Chili
- 6 Curry Leaves
Method:
- Cut the eggplants and deep fry them for a minute and set a side.
- In a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon of oil and roast the peanuts and sesame seeds.
- After it's done set aside to cool.
- Once it has cool down blend it and keep it aside.
- In a kadai or pan add oil and temper with the ingredients mentioned above in the temper table.
- Add tomatoes, green chili, ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.
- Then add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander power, mix well, cover it with a lid and cook for 5 min.
- Once the tomatoes are cooked add the eggplant and mix it.
- If needed add water and cover, cook for 4-5 min.
- Then add the peanut and sesame powder, mix well and switch of the flame.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with Chapati and Rice.
Tips:
- Do not fry the eggplant for longer time or it will get mushy or soggy.
- You can add onions for richer taste.
- Do not over cook the eggplants once you add it to the tomato gravy.
- For more spicy taste you can add some garam masala to the curry.





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