How to make Brinjal and Drumstick Coconut Masala -
Brinjals and drumsticks cooked together in a flavourful coconut masala.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Small brinjals (छोटे बैंगन), Drumsticks (सेजन की फली)
Cuisine : South Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Brinjal and Drumstick Coconut Masala Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Brinjal and Drumstick Coconut Masala Recipe
Small brinjals 250 grams
Drumsticks cut into 1 inch pieces 2
Oil 1 tsp + 2 tablespoons
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 2 tablespoons
Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander seeds 1 tablespoon
Black peppercorns 1/2 tablespoon
Scraped coconut 1/2 cup
Asafoetida a pinch
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Toasted sesame seeds (til) 1 tablespoon
Jaggery grated 1 tablespoon
Tamarind paste 1 tablespoon
Peanuts roasted and crushed 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Heat 1 tsp oil in a small non-stick pan and 2 tbsps oil in large non-stick pan.
Step 2
Put split Bengal gram, ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns and coconut in the small pan and saute till coconut turns a light brown and fragrant. Cool.
Step 3
Add asafoetida, mustard and ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds to the other pan and let the seeds splutter.
Step 4
Add brinjals and drumsticks, salt and turmeric powder and mix well and saute for 1 minute. Cover and cook.
Step 5
Add sesame seeds to the coconut mixture and mix then put into a mixer jar. Add a little water and grind to a coarse paste.
Step 6
Add 1 cup water to the brinjal mixture and mix. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes.
Step 7
Add the ground masala and mix well. Add jaggery and tamarind paste and mix well. Add roasted peanuts and mix.
Step 8
Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 837 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 50 gm
Protein : 16 gm
Fat : 63.8 gm
Other : Fiber-28.9gm
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