Brinjal Koottu Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
Main IngredientEggplant
Ingredients
1.Brinjal -2 cups
2. Toor dal Cooked-1/4 cup
3. Tamarind water-1/4 cup
4. Fried Channa dal - tablespoons
5. Salt to taste
6. Hing
7. Turmeric Powder
8. Rasam Powder-1 1/2tsp
9. Jagggery very little
Ingredients for Masala Paste
1. Coriander seeds-2 tsps
2. Grated Coconut-2 tsps
3. Dry Red Chillies -According to taste
4. Raw Rice-1/4 tsp
Fry the above with little oil till golden brown, cool and grind into paste
Ingredients for Tempering
1. Mustard Seeds
2. Curry Leaves
3. Oil 2 tsp
Directions
1. Heat Oil in a kadai. Fry Channa dal till golden brown and keep it aside.
2. In same oil temper Mustard seeds, Curry leaves and add Brinjal pieces.
3. Fry for a few mins then add Turmeric Powder, Hing, Salt, Tamarind Water, Rasam Powder, Fried Channa dal and cook brinjal till they become soft.
4. Now add Masala Paste, Cooked dal, Jaggery and little water,
5. Cook till nice aroma comes from the gravy.
2. In same oil temper Mustard seeds, Curry leaves and add Brinjal pieces.
3. Fry for a few mins then add Turmeric Powder, Hing, Salt, Tamarind Water, Rasam Powder, Fried Channa dal and cook brinjal till they become soft.
4. Now add Masala Paste, Cooked dal, Jaggery and little water,
5. Cook till nice aroma comes from the gravy.
