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Main Course

Brinjal Curry Hot & Spicy

Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this brinjal curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

150 g Brinjal Vazhuthananga
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
11/2 tbsp Chilly powder
1/2 tsp Coriander powder
2 tbsp Coconut — grated
1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)
Salt, to taste
4 tbsp Oil
Curry leaves A, a few
Pepper A pinch
7 nos Garlic pods thinly — chopped
1/2 Lemon Tamarind (Puli)
2 tbsp Coconut milk

Preparation

Step 1
Preparation Method of Brinjal Curry: Cut brinjal into thin round pieces, each piece about 1 cm thick.
Step 2
Mix together turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp of chilly powder, salt and a little water to make a paste.
Step 3
Apply the paste on brinjal pieces and keep it for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 5
Fry the marinated brinjal pieces, until it turns brown.
Step 6
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan.
Step 7
Fry chopped garlic, until it turns brown.
Step 8
Add grated coconut, fenugreek, curry leaves, remaining chilly powder, coriander powder and a pinch of pepper.
Step 9
Get the mix out of pan and grind it well.
Step 10
Mix tamarind paste with a little water and add to the fried brinjal pieces.
Step 11
Cook for about 5 minutes on a medium heat.
Step 12
Add the ground mix and cook well.
Step 13
Add coconut milk.
Step 14
Add salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 15
Cook on a medium flame for another 10 minutes.
Step 16
Remove Brinjal curry from flame.
Step 17
Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil and curry leaves to the Brinjal curry.
Step 18
Brinjal Curry is ready.
Step 19
Serve Brinjal curry with rice.
Step 20
Try it out and comment about this Brinjal curry recipe.

Tip

Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.

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