Make South Indian-Style Brinjal Curry In 6 Easy Steps
By Krati Purwar
April 20, 2024
Many people don’t like brinjals a lot. However, if you pick the right recipe, you can transform the vegetables into a finger-licking spicy mixture. Try a quick recipe of South Indian-style brinjal curry for your next gathering.
Ingredients
1-inch ginger 2 brinjals 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder 2 dry red chillies 2-3 cloves 1 cup coconut milk 2 cardamoms 3-4 tablespoons tomato puree Salt to taste 1 onion 8-10 curry leaves 4-5 garlic cloves
Step 1
Roast cumin seeds, cardamoms, cloves, coriander seeds, dry red chillies, and black pepper in a hot pan. Keep it aside to cool off and grind it into fine powder.
Step 2
Dice brinjals along with the skin and roast them in the oven until golden brown. You can roast them in a hot pan as well.
Step 3
Take a kadhai, add oil, and wait for mustard seeds to splutter. Add a handful of curry leaves as well.
Step 4
Add sliced onions and saute them until golden brown. Add tomato puree and wait for the oil to separate.
Step 5
Add the spicy curry mixture and a splash of water. Wait for the spices to roast and leave their aroma in the paste.
Step 6
Add a cup of coconut milk and roasted brinjal to the mixture. After adjusting salt and water, top the curry with coriander leaves and grated coconut before serving.
