Brinjal Capsicum Poriyal is a South Indian stir-fry dish that combines the flavors of brinjal (eggplant) and capsicum (bell peppers) with aromatic spices. This dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Brinjal Capsicum Poriyal
4
servings10
minutes20
minutesDiscover the flavors of South India with Brinjal Capsicum Poriyal – a delicious stir-fry dish packed with aromatic spices. Perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Brinjal – 2
Capsicum – 1
Turmeric Powder – a pinch
Coconut gratings – 2 tablespoons (Optional)
- To fry and powder
Red Chillies – 2
Coriander Seeds – 1 tablespoon
White Til seeds – 1 teaspoon
Black PepperĀ – 1 teaspoon
Cumin (Seeragam) – 1/2 teaspoon
Curry Leaves – few
- ForĀ seasoning
Oil – 2 teaspoons
Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon
Red Chillies – 2
Green Chilly – 1
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Curry Leaves – few
Coriander leaves – few
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- In a kadai, put red chillies, coriander seeds, pepper, cumin, sesame seeds, and curry leaves and dry-fry each ingredient separately. Cool it and put all the fried items in a mixer and grind it coarsely.
- Chop brinjal and capsicum into small pieces.
- In a kadai, put oil and heat it. When it is hot, add mustard. When it starts to pop up, add cumin, asafoetida powder, red chillies, green chilli, and curry leaves. Fry for a second.
- Add chopped vegetables along with turmeric powder and salt. Stir well and add a little water. Close with a lid and cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Now add two to three teaspoons of the ground spice powder and mix well.
- Finally, add coriander leaves and coconut gratings and stir once again and remove.
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I tried this brinjal poriyal with long green brinjal and capsicum, it’s so yum and delicious! Thank u
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