Brinjal curry is a South-Indian recipe. Brinjal Curry is absolute delicious recipe I ever known, this curry is one of my favorite. Brinjal curry goes great for Pulao, Biriyani, Roti, Dosa, and plain rice. Brinjal curry is a tasty,easy and simple to make. Brinjal curry for vegs who love it hot and spicy.
Ingredients :
- 6 purple baby brinjals
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 2 tbsps peanuts
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 1 piece of ginger
- 2 garlic pods (or 2 tsp ginger garlic paste)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp jeera/cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder (or to taste)
- A small lemon sized ball of tamarind
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt as per taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish.
Preparation :
- Take a pan, dry roast the peanuts and sesame seeds separately until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Then, grind together with the coconut and little water to form a smooth paste.
- Extract the tamarind paste in 1 cup warm water. Grind the ginger and garlic together make it as a paste.
- Fry the brinjals in oil until soft but still holds shape. Drain and set aside.
- In the same oil, fry the onions and ginger garlic paste until golden.
- Then add the grinded paste of coconut, peanuts and sesame seeds and fry for a minute.
- To this, add turmeric powder, chilli powder, jeera, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and fry for another minute.
- Add the tamarind water, mix, then add the brinjals and cook closed for 5-10 mins.
- Then, garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.