Brinjal Thoran

Today I am sharing the recipe of  Vazhuthanaga thoran / Brinjal Thoran / Eggplant stir fry.

Ingredients

Chopped Brinjal - 2 1/2 cups

Grated coconut  - 1/2 cup

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

Green chillies - 3-4 Nos

Shallots - 3-4 Nos

Chopped garlic - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - 4-5 leaves

Urad dal / Uzhunnu - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds

Dry red chillies - 2 Nos

Oil

Salt

Method

• Chop brinjal to small pieces and then wash it nicely by changing the water 2-3 times. 

• Coarsely grind grated coconut, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, green chillies, garlic and shallots by adding 1-2 tbsp of water. Just 2-3 pulses in a mixer grinder is enough. 

•  Then place the chopped brinjal on the paper towel and drain it nicely.

• Then heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it crackles, add dry red chillies followed by curry leaves and urad dal. 

• When the urad dal turns light brown in color, add ground coconut mixture along with enough salt. Keep in a medium low flame till all the water in coconut mixture get evaporated. ( Make sure not to burn the coconut )

• Then add brinjal pieces and mix it nicely and cook uncovered in a medium low flame for 10-12 minutes or till its completely cooked. ( Note: No need to add water, as brinjal  will give off its juice ).

Enjoy Brinjal Thoran with Rice.

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Cheers,