Brinjal Besan Curry is a flavorful Indian dish made with brinjal (eggplant) and besan (gram flour). The curry is seasoned with spices and cooked to a thick, creamy texture that pairs well with rice or Indian bread. Brinjal Besan Curry is mildly spiced but packed with earthy, nutty flavors from the gram flour, making it a comforting vegetarian option for everyday meals.
Brinjal Besan Curry
6
servings10
minutes15
minutesBrinjal and Besan Curry pairs nicely with Chapati and can also be enjoyed with steaming hot rice.
Ingredients
Brinjal – 4 to 5
Big Onion – ½
Fresh Ginger – a small piece
Sambar Powder – 2 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon
Besan flour – 1 to 1½ tablespoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
- For Seasoning:
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Cumin – ½ teaspoon
Asafoetida powder – a pinch
Curry leaves – few
Peanut coarsely powdered – 1 tablespoon (optional)
Directions
- Slice the brinjals lengthwise into thin pieces. Finely chop the onion and ginger.
- Heat oil in a kadai, and once hot, add mustard seeds. Wait for them to pop before adding cumin. Then, stir in the chopped onion, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for a short time.
- Introduce the brinjal slices and mix thoroughly. Continue to cook on a medium flame, stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
- Next, incorporate sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir well. Lightly sprinkle water over the mixture. Cover with a lid and simmer on a low flame until the brinjal becomes tender.
- Stir in the besan flour until evenly combined.
- Lastly, add the coarsely ground peanut powder and blend well.
- After adding besan, the brinjal may appear dry. For a glossy finish, drizzle in one or two teaspoons of oil towards the end, stir for a few seconds, then remove from heat.
yuumy dish. perfect with sambhar and rasam
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Can we use green striped Brinjal & try this dish, mam