A tasty sabji made with brinjal and freshly ground masala powder.
India is popular for a variety of Eggplant recipes. This is a semi dry sabji which can be served with roti or rice.
Few more curries from the blog –
paneer butter masala (instant pot)
Few dry curry recipes –Bhindhi Masala Fry
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Brinjal Masala ( Baingan Sabji)
A tasty sabji made with brinjal and freshly ground masala powder.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 long brinjal (egg plant)
- 5 dry red chili
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- ¼ cup roasted chana dal
- 2 tablspoons dry or fresh coocnut
- 2 teaspoons ghee
- 1 handful coriander leaves
- 10 curry leaves
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ⅙ teaspoon asafatedia
- 3 tabslepoons oil
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a pan dry roast the dry red chili, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal.
- When it cools, add the roasted ingredients and the roasted chana dal in a mixer and make a powder.
- In a big flat non stick skillet, heat oil and add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds crackle add the curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for few seconds.
- Add the chopped brinjal, turmeric, and quarter tea spoon of salt. Mix the ingredients, close the lid and cook on medium flame, stirring often till egg plant is almost cooked.
- If the eggplant is sticking to the pan, you can sprinkle some water while cooking,
- Now add the masala powder, tamarind paste and necessary salt. Mix gently. Continue cooking for few more minutes.
- Finally add the coconut, butter and freshly chopped coriander leaves. Check for seasoning. If you feel the curry is not spicy enough add some red chili powder. and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve this brinjal masala with rice and tomato rasam.
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Ms. Health-Esteem
This looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to make myself some ????. Thanks a ton for sharing your delicious recipe ????
Madhu
Thank you
Sangeetha M
love binjal in any form, this dry curry sounds so flavorful and delicious..inviting pics there, love it!
Sathya Priya
Lovely curry madhu.Def worth the try
Arthy Suman
my whole family loves brinjal dishes….this looks so awesome