Brinjal pirattal is a South Indian dish made with brinjals (eggplants). It is a dry stir-fry dish that is usually spicy and flavorful. This curry is made with brinjal marinated with besan and other spices and stir-fried. Serve hot as a side dish with rice or roti.
Brinjal Pirattal
Course: PoriyalCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesLearn how to make Brinjal Pirattal, a delicious Tamil stir fry curry made with brinjal, besan, and spices. Perfect with chapati or rice dishes.
Ingredients
Brinjal (medium size) – 4 to 5 Nos
Besan Flour – ¼ cup
Red Chilli Powder – 1 teaspoon
Coriander Powder – 2 teaspoons
Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon
Oil – 3 tablespoons
Aniseeds (Sombu) – 1 teaspoon
Red Chillies – 2
Green Chillies – 2 to 3
Curry Leaves – few
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Cut the brinjals into bite-sized pieces and soak them in water to prevent discoloration.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine besan flour, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and finely chopped curry leaves. Drain the brinjal pieces from the water and add them to the besan mixture. Toss to coat evenly. If needed, sprinkle one or two tablespoons of water to help the coating adhere, then set aside.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add aniseeds (sombu) and fry briefly, for about a second. Add curry leaves, whole red chillies, and green chillies (slit into two or three pieces), frying for another quick second.
- Add the coated brinjal pieces to the pan and stir well to mix. Cover with a lid and cook on a low flame, stirring occasionally, until the brinjal is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
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Notes
- This is no onion curry. If you want, you can add one onion chopped finely in the seasoning.