Brinjal Coconut Milk Curry - Nadan Style
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this coconut curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 3 nos Brinjal — sliced
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 nos Onion — chopped
- 3 nos Green chillies
- 1 piece Ginger — chopped
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing brinjal coconut milk curry, mix brinjal with salt and turmeric. Fry it with little oil.
Step 2
Cook onion, ginger and green chillies in remaining oil. Add coriander powder, chilly powder and garam masala.
Step 3
Add pepper powder and mix again. Add the fried brinjal pieces and coconut milk.
Step 4
When gravy thickens, take it off the heat.
Step 5
Season with mustard seeds. Brinjal coconut milk curry is ready.
Tip
The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.
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