Brinjal / Eggplant Curry


Brinjal, also known as eggplant or aubergine, is a widely loved vegetable in Indian cuisine. It’s versatile and pairs beautifully with a variety of spices, lending itself to numerous regional variations of curries.

It is a low calorie vegetable which is rich in fiber and antioxidants. The cholesterol levels are brought down to a great extent by brinjal. It also helps stabilize the level of blood pressure. All this in turn lowers the risk of heart diseases.

Ingredients:

  • Brinjal - ¼ Kg.
  • Onion - 1
  • Oil - 2 tsps.
  • Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp.
  • Ured Dhal - ½ tsp.
  • Salt - as needed
  • Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp.
  • Sambar Powder - 1 tsp.
  • Curry Leaves - a few
  • Water - 1 cup


Method:

  • Wash and cut the brinjal lengthwise and keep immersed in water.
  • Peel and cut the onion lengthwise.
  • In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds.
  • When it splutters, add ured dhal and curry leaves and fry for half a minute.
  • Now add chopped onion and fry till it becomes transparent.
  • Add the chopped brinjal pieces, salt, turmeric powder, sambar powder and water.
  • Cook till the brinjal is cooked well and the water completely dries out.
  • Your brinjal curry is ready to be served as a side dish for rice.


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