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Kerala · Lunch

Brinjal Fry

Traditional 87. Brinjal Fry recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 400g brinjal (eggplant), cut into thin slices
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger, sliced
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Brinjal Fry

1. Salt brinjal (3 mins, no heat): Slice brinjal thin, sprinkle salt, let rest 2 minutes. Squeeze out water. Visual: brinjal shrunken slightly, water released.
2. Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat 1.5 tbsp coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves. Remove and keep aside.
3. Fry brinjal (8 mins, medium-high heat): Heat remaining oil, add brinjal slices in batches, fry until golden and soft. Visual: brinjal turns golden brown, becomes soft.
4. Add aromatics (2 mins, medium heat): Add onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies, fry until onion is translucent. Visual: onion soft and light.
5. Combine (2 mins, medium heat): Add turmeric, red chili powder, grated coconut, salt, fried brinjal. Toss gently. Add reserved tempering. Visual: well-combined, creamy.
6. Finish (1 min, low heat): Adjust seasoning.

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