Brinjal/Baingan/Vangi Masala Curry | Indian Curries Recipe
Here's a recipe for Brinjal Masala Curry, a delicious Indian dish made with eggplant (brinjal) and a flavorful masala gravy:
**Ingredients:**
- 5 medium-sized brinjals (eggplants)
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic and coconut paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste and quantity)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powdere
-1 teaspoon goda masala
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Brinjal:**
- Wash the brinjals and cut . You can keep them immersed in water to prevent discoloration.
2. **Saute the Ingredients:**
- Heat oil in a pan or kadai. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
- Once the seeds crackle, add chopped onions and green chilies. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
3. **Add Spices:**
- Add ginger-garlic and dry coconut paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, goda masala and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
4. **Cook Brinjals:**
- Drain the water from chopped brinjals and add them to the pan. Mix well to coat the masala with the brinjals.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the brinjals are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. **Add Tomatoes:**
- Once the brinjals are partially cooked, add the tomato puree. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates from the masala.
6. **Simmer and Garnish:**
- Add garam masala powder and mix it in. Adjust salt and spice levels according to your taste.
- Let the curry simmer for a few more minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
7. **Serve:**
- Turn off the heat and transfer the Brinjal Masala Curry to a serving dish.
- Serve hot with roti, Bhakari, or steamed rice.
Enjoy your flavorful Brinjal Masala Curry!

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