Fried Brinjal Masala

Fried Brinjal Masala is a side dish from Tamil Cuisine made by stir frying eggplants with an aromatic masala mixture. This Tamil style brinjal dish tastes flavorful, delicious and requires just a few minutes for preparation. In Tamil Cuisine, Fried Brinjal Masala tastes awesome with plain rice and ghee. Tamil dishes are quite popular for its spicy and flavorful dishes and Fried Brinjal Masala is one such dish. The flavor of groundnuts and fennel seeds is what makes the dish unique and special. I love Fried Brinjal Masala and I can say this is my favorite. In my opinion it surpasses beef dishes in flavor and aroma. You can prepare the dish hot and spicy but I prefer moderate to mild since I have kids at home. Fried Brinjal Masala is not only healthy but also a delicious dish bursting with bold flavors. One important point to note, slicing brinjal pieces into slightly salted water prevents discoloration. Do not put the brinjals in salt water for long since they will absorb the salty flavor.

Fried Brinjal Masala is a heavenly dish without fail. Also remember to select tender and fresh brinjals without any bruises. Addition of peanuts not only perks up the nutritive index but also increases the crunchy texture of the dish. Peanuts render a special flavor to Fried Brinjal Masala. This is a dish that all age groups love, from the kid to the elderly parents. Brinjals are rich in folate which is required for producing RBC(Red Blood cells). Thus consumption of brinjals prevents anemia. Eggplants are rich in other nutrients too that are vital for the human body. Moreover eggplants are a simple addition to any dish. You can explore a well detailed Fried Brinjal Masala recipe here that can be easily prepared at home. Enjoy the vegetarian dish that is wholesome, healthy and tasty too with your family.

Fried Brinjal Masala

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Tamil

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

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• To Marinate:
• 2 nos. Brinjal
• 1 tsp Red Chili powder
• Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
• Salt 1/2 tsp
• To grind:
• 1 tbsp Coconut grated
• 2 nos. Red chili
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds(Perumjeerakam)
• 7 nos. Dry Roasted Peanuts
• To temper:
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp Broken urad dal
• 1 no. Onion chopped
• As reqd Salt
• As reqd Oil
• Few Curry leaves

Instructions

 

• Chop the brinjals into small cubes.
• Marinate the brinjal cubes with the ingredients for marination: red chili powder, salt, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Mix well with a few drops of water.
• Marinate for 10 mins
• Meanwhile in a blender add red chilli, grated coconut, fennel seeds and peanuts. Blend it roughly and do not crush it too much lest you lose the crunchiness of peanuts.
• In a pan heat oil and fry the brinjal pieces for 2 mins until it get 1/2 boiled. Remove brinjal pieces from pan.
• In a same oil temper the mustard seeds and broken urad dal.
• Add chopped onion, salt and curry leaves and saute for 5 mins.
• Add the ground masala mixture, mix well and allow to cook for 5 mins until the raw smell goes off.
• Now add the fried brinjal pieces and saute well for a few minutes.
• Allow to cook until the water gets dry and masala blends well with the brinjal pieces.
• Now Fried Brinjal Masala is ready, garnish with coriander leaves.

Notes

You can visit this link Brinjal Masala. You can also visit this link Spicy Brinjal Fry.

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