Kerala Brinjal Theeyal (Step By Step Photos)
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Brinjal (cut length wise) : 2 big
- Onion (cut length wise) : 1 big
- Green chillies : 2 nos
- Madras onion (small onion) : 5 nos
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp (Jeerakam)
- Coriander powder : 1 1/2
- Chilly powder: 1 tsp
- Curry leaves: a, a few
- Coconut : 1 small
- Salt, to taste
- Tamarind water : 1 tsp
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Kerala Brinjal Theeyal, first Heat the oil in a pan. Fry madras onion, Jeerakam, Coriander powder, Chilly powder and grated coconut.
Step 2
Grind it in mixer. Set aside.
Step 3
Pour oil into a pan and heat it. Fry curry leaves and green chillies.
Step 4
Add brinjal and onion into it. Add tamarind water also.
Step 5
Add the ground mixture to it. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 6
Kerala Brinjal Theeyal is ready.
Tip
Fresh curry leaves make a genuine difference. Dried curry leaves are a poor substitute — if you cannot get fresh ones, increase the quantity and fry them longer.
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