Brinjal Curry Recipe (Eggplant Curry)

 

A plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae is known by the names eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal. The edible fruit of Solanum melongena is grown all over the world. The spongy, absorbent fruit, which is often purple, is used in a variety of dishes. It is a berry according to botanical definition and is frequently used as a vegetable in cooking.

What are the major ingredients of brinjal curry?

Brinjal, garlic cloves, onion, tamarind water, Thai green curry paste (if you want to make a Thai version), garam masala powder, oil, water, and salt are the main components of the brinjal curry dish.

Can you put eggplant in curry?

Green curry, which is prepared with eggplant, red bell peppers, lemongrass, and coconut milk, is a warm and comforting meal for any weeknight evening.

Should I peel the eggplant?

While the skin of a small, young eggplant can be eaten, the skin of a larger, older eggplant should be peeled since it turns bitter. When in doubt, peel the eggplant before cooking, is the recommendation.

Do you have to cook the eggplant first?

Not at all, no. The skin is not only tasty, but it also aids in holding the cooked eggplant slices together. Only when using it for dips will you remove the skin after baking and scoop out the flesh for the recipe. Feel free to experiment with the 101 different ways you may season eggplant!

Can you overcook eggplant?

Contrary to many vegetables, eggplant does not suffer from prolonged cooking. While overcooked eggplant is simply very soft, undercooked eggplant can have a chewy texture. Cooking eggplant in an aluminium saucepan will cause it to turn brown.

Why is my fried eggplant bitter?

Old or overripe eggplants or those that are off color or sit out for a while after being harvested are more likely to exhibit a bitter flavor. Therefore, choose eggplants that are heavy, shiny and firm and avoid eggplants that are off-colored and/or do not exhibit a bright, glossy color.

How to make Eggplant Curry

• Fry off the mustard seeds and curry leaves – your house is going to smell insane!

• Cook off the ginger and garlic (your house will smell even more incredible!);

• Add the spices (your neighbours will catch a waft and start salivating);

• Then tomato and water, mix it up into a very intensely flavoured curry sauce;

• Add eggplant and simmer so it absorbs the flavour (neighbours will come knocking at this point);

• Then lastly, stir in the coconut milk (neighbours will be camped out on your door step, refusing to leave without a taste).

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