Veg Curries - Brinjal - Vankaya ChintaChiguru Fry

Vankaya ChintaChiguru Fry

Ingredients Quantity Brinjal 1/2 Kg Chinta Chiguru/Tamarind Leaves 1 Cup Onions,Finely Chopped 1 Cup Oil 5 Tbsp Chilli Powder 1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder 1/2 Tbsp Salt To Taste Coriander Leaves,Finely Chopped Few Green Chillies,Sliced 3 Hing/Asafotida 1/2 Tsp Dry Coconut Powder 2 Tbsp Fenugreek/Methi Powder 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds 1 Tsp

Serving 5 Preparation Time 10 mins Cooking Time 20 mins

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1. Cut the brinjals into slices. Put them in salt water for 10 mins. Put oil and add cumin seeds,onions and turmeric powder in a large skillet. Cook the onions until they begin to soften. Stir them often while scraping off the browned bits from the pan so that it doesn't get burned.
2. Once the onions are browned add brinjals. Close the lid and cook them for 10 mins.
3. Add green chillies, Tamarind leaves,salt and methi powder to this mixture. Stir together to create an even mixture and cook for 5 mins.
4. Add chilli powder,coconut powder and coriander leaves and cook for 2 mins.

1. After you cut brinjals, put them into salt water to avoid the color change.
2. Serve with hot Rice or Roti.
3. Try more Brijal Recipes