Brinjal Roast / Brinjal Fry with Garlic, Cumin & Dry Chillies

This has become one of my favorite recipe of all kinds of brinjal recipes in this blog. You know i have quite a

few brinjal recipes in this blog and this one has taken its special place. It has a special masala which is added to

it which makes it so yummy. This roast pairs beautifully with rice and plain dal. So try it and let me know how it

turned out.

Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 15 to 20 mins

Serves : 2 to 3

Recipe Source: Mahanandi.org

Ingredients:

Brinjal - 3

Salt to taste

Turmeric Powder / Manjal podi - 1/2 tsp

For Masala:

Dry Red Chilli - 2

Garlic - 4 cloves

Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1 tsp

For Seasoning:

Oil - 4 tblspn

Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp

Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya podi - 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves - a sprig

Method:

Take brinjal and slice them lengthwise. Grind the ingredients given for masala in a blender and crush them. Set

this aside till use.

Heat oil in a kadai and add in the seasoning ingredients. Let them sizzle for a min.

Add in the brinjal and toss well in the oil. Season with salt and turmeric powder. Cook it for 5 to 8 mins till it

turns light golden.

Now add in the ground masala and mix well. Cook it on a medium flame for 8 to 10 mins till golden.

Serve with rice.

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