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Brinjal/Kathirikai Gravy Recipe For Chapathi, Rice & Biryani

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: brinjal curry for chapathi, how to make brinjal gravy, kathirikai gravy
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Kadai/Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1/4 tbsp Mustard Seed
  • 1/4 tbsp Cumin/jeera
  • 5 to 6 tbsp brinjal/eggplant/baingan (sliced)
  • 2 Medium Onions
  • 2 Medium Tomato
  • 1 Green chili
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 to 1 tbsp Red chili powder
  • 1/8 tbsp Turmeric powder
  • Coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pot and some mustard, cumin and let it splutter
    and dd green chili and fry for 2 to 5 seconds
  • Add curry leaves and fry for few minutes
  • Add chopped onions and cook for a few minutes till its golden
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and saute it for few minutes
  • Now, add the chopped tomatoes and cook till its soft and mushy
  • Add red chili, turmeric, and salt (as per taste) and stir well
  • Cook till the oil gets separated from the masala
  • Now add the vertically cut brinjal and saute them in the masala for few minutes
  • Add half a cup of water and mix well
  • Bring it to boil and gravy consistency and add chopped coriander leaves
  • Turn off the heat and serve hot