Wednesday, July 15, 2009

BRINJAL COCONUT MILK CURRY



Brinjal(square pieces)-1cup
Onion (chopped)-1
Garlic (chopped)-1tbsp
Green chilly-2
Curry leaves-2spring
Thin coconut milk-1cup
Thick coconut milk-1/2cup
Coconut oil-1tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Salt-to taste
Lemon juice-1tsp

MASALA
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Fennel seeds-1 pinch
Cardamom-1cloves-2
Cinnamon-1/2inch piece

Grind these ingredients to a fine paste

METHOD
Marinate brinjal pieces with turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt.
Deep fry till golden brown colour.
Heat oil in a frying pan and splutter mustard seeds.
Add onion, curry leaves and garlic
When they become soft add masala paste and fry on medium heat until the oil starts separating from the mixture.
Add thin coconut milk, fried brinjal and salt.
Finally add thick coconut milk &lemon juice

11 comments:

  1. Thats a spicy version of brinjal curry..would love to see the difference.

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  2. Nice recipe ganga! looks very spicy.

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  3. Looks so yummy and mouthwatering color

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  4. Hmm,..looks superb ganga.Feel like tasting it now:)

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  5. Hi Ganga
    first time to your blog you have a nice place with delicious traditional recipes BTW are you in Abudhabi?.And this brinjal curry looks creamy and delicious interestin recipe.

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