How to make brinjal curry?
For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card To make brinjal curry, first add oil to a pan and heat it. Next add mustard & cumin seeds. When they begin to pop, add the curry leaves. Fry for about a minute. Then add onions and green chili.
What is the common name of climbing brinjal?
Climbing brinjal is a thorny creeper commonly found in Deccan Peninsula. It’s some common names are Alarka (Sanskrit), Tutuvalam (Malayalam), Alarkapatramu (Telugu) and Tuduvalai (Tamil). Various parts of the plant such as roots, berries and flowers are used for treating respiratory ailments.
Does brinjal take a long time to make?
But all of them do take some time, as the nuts and seeds are roasted, cooled and then ground. So this simple brinjal curry comes to rescue when you are longing for something quick and simple. You can also easily make variations to the basic recipe I have shared here.
How to make the best Indian chili Curry?
Chop 1 large or 2 medium onions, 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes and 1 green chili. I prefer to deseed the tomatoes for this curry. If you want you can also puree them in a blender. We will need ¾ to 1 cup onions and ¾ to 1 tomatoes. 2. Wash and cube 250 grams of brinjals. Immerse them in a bowl of water to prevent bitter taste and discoloring.
How to make brinjal korma?
In a cooker base, heat oil and temper mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and cumin seeds. Add the chopped onions and saute until transparent. Add the chopped tomato pieces and saute till mushy. Then add the chopped brinjal pieces and saute till they shrink in size and reduce in quantity. It takes 2-3 minutes.
What kind of brinjal is best for cooking?
However any kind of brinjals can be used but tender brinjal with no seeds or lesser seeds taste best. Here is the picture of the kind of brinjals I have used.
What happens when you cook brinjal?
When the brinjal is cooked, you will notice the skin turns loose or wilted depending on the kind of eggplants used. It turns soft too. 14. Taste test and add more salt if needed. You want you can simmer this longer until the eggplants turn mushy. Optional – Pour ¼ cup thick coconut milk and stir well.