Brinjal/ Eggplant Masala

Hi! Here’s a tasty brinjal recipe!

This recipe is loved by kids as it has groundnuts. We use sesame seeds in this recipe which is one of the oldest condiment known. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper, a very good source of manganese, and a good source of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, molybdenum, and selenium.  This rich assortment of minerals makes it a very healthy ingredient. Happy cooking! Cheers!

Ingredients:

Brinjal - 250 gms

Onion - 1

Tomato - 1

Ginger - 1/2 inch

Garlic - 4

Raw Groundnuts - 1/4 cup

Coconut - 1/2 cup

Seasame seeds  - 1 tsp

Lime - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Oil - 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Water - 1/4 cup

Coriander leafs for garnishing

Salt to taste

Method:

1.Take a heavy bottomed pan, heat it. And raw peanuts and roast for 5 minutes. Once all the nuts are split remove from the pan and let it cool

2. In the same pan add shredded coconut and roast till colour changes to light brown. Remove from the pan and let it cool

3. Now add sesame seeds to it, roast till it splutters

4. Grind ginger garlic with roasted groundnut, coconut and sesame seeds. Grind to a paste consistency.

5.  In a heavy bottomed pan heat oil and put mustard after it splutters add jeera

6.  Add onion and fry till it becomes transparent

7.  Add  ground paste and fry for 3- 5 minutes

 8. Add finely chopped tomato and mix well

9.  Now add all the masala, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric and Garam masala

10. Add brinjal and mix well. Add needed water and let the brinjal cook for 30 minutes

11. Finally add a spoon of lime juice and fresh chopped coriander leafs

Note:

1. Sesame seeds get burnt easily, so once the spluttering starts switch off the flame and stir till all the sesame seeds are roasted.

2. The ground paste gets stuck to the bottom of the vessel so it is recommended to use a heavy bottomed vessel/ non stick vessel. 

3. This masala is a very good compliment for roti/ chapathi/ rice.