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Brinjal (Eggplant) Kootu

By shriya on Dec 1, 2007 in Veggie Entrées & Sides

This is one of my favorite recipes at times when we have unexpected guests . It is very easy to make and it usually takes about 15 minutes to do it.
Ingredients:

Brinjal/Eggplant : 1(big)
Tamarind : lemon size
Turmeric Powder : 1/3 tsp
Asafoetida : 1/3 tsp
oil : 2 tsp
Mustard seeds : 1/3 tsp
Red chili : 2
Toor dal : 1 tsp
Green chili : 2
Curry leaves : few springs

Methods of Preparation:

Glaze the Brinjal/Eggplant with oil and roast in direct flame by turning side to side so the skin sears a little bit(Try this step if you have a direct flame or Gas stove)
Otherwise Heat some oil in a pan and add the brinjal (cut it into pieces) and fry it until it becomes tender.
Now peel the skin of the Brinjal/Eggplant and mash it .keep it aside.
Extract tamarind juice(let the tamarind soak in hot water for a little bit) and add turmeric powder, salt into it and stir it .
Boil this above mixture and add the mashed Brinjal/Eggplant and cook it for a while.
Now heat a pan with a little oil and add mustard, asafoaetida, red chili, Green chili, Curry leaves, after the seeds splutter put it in the brinjal mixture. Mix it well. Remove it from heat.

Tip:

It’s very easy to make . If you want you can add shredded coconut in it. So it will give extra flavor.

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