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Main Course

Vazhuthananga Mezhukkupuratti | Brinjal Stir Fry

Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — brinjal thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

6 nos Brinjal — sliced
1 tsp Mustard seeds
100 g Shallots (kunjulli)
Curry leaves, a few
10 nos Dry Red Chillies
3/4 tsp Turmeric powder
Coconut oil, to taste

Preparation

Step 1
For preparing Brinjal Stir Fry, first heat some coconut oil in a pan. let the mustard seeds crackle and add curry leaves.
Step 2
Coarsely grind shallots, chillies, salt and turmeric.
Step 3
Add it to the pan and fry well.
Step 4
Add sliced brinjal and fry well. Cover with a lid and cook in low flame adding some water if required.
Step 5
Remove the lid when done followed by a few more oil and fry well.

Tip

The pan should be completely dry when you finish — no moisture should remain. That dryness is what gives thoran its characteristic texture.

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Main Course

Vazhuthananga Mezhukkupuratti | Brinjal Stir Fry

Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — brinjal thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

6 nos Brinjal — sliced
1 tsp Mustard seeds
100 g Shallots (kunjulli)
Curry leaves, a few
10 nos Dry Red Chillies
3/4 tsp Turmeric powder
Coconut oil, to taste

Preparation

Step 1
For preparing Brinjal Stir Fry, first heat some coconut oil in a pan. let the mustard seeds crackle and add curry leaves.
Step 2
Coarsely grind shallots, chillies, salt and turmeric.
Step 3
Add it to the pan and fry well.
Step 4
Add sliced brinjal and fry well. Cover with a lid and cook in low flame adding some water if required.
Step 5
Remove the lid when done followed by a few more oil and fry well.