EXOTIC BRINJAL (SPICY EGGPLANT)

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It's simply yummy - this is an exotic Indian recipe. I am sure you'll love it.

Provided by meenal

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (1 1/4 pound) eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, crushed
½ teaspoon kalonji (onion seed)
½ teaspoon sesame seeds
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup tomato puree
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, and fry eggplant pieces until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the eggplant from the skillet and set aside; wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
  • Heat the 6 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, fenugreek, kalonji, and sesame seeds, and cook until the cumin turns golden, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat; stir in the ginger and garlic, and cook for a few seconds. Stir in the onions and green chile pepper, and continue to cook and stir until the onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the tomato puree, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, and salt into the onions. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until the oil separates. Stir in the cooked eggplant; cover and simmer until eggplant is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk; stir until blended and heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 344 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Nisey Combs
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was transformed into a delicious and flavorful dish.


Allistair Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Maya Ehab
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. The brinjal is cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Mehrajul islam Liton
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time and it turned out delicious. The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


SHOBUJ GAMING
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely delivered! The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


Zivan
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This recipe is a keeper! The brinjal was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jeffrey Humphreys
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


DB EditZ • 2.2M views • 1d ago
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was transformed into a delicious and flavorful dish.


Karlos Ramirez
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tara Speegle
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. The brinjal is cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Ratna Ratna
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time and it turned out delicious. The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Shazil Rajpoot
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely delivered! The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


RUKHSANA hussain
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This recipe is a keeper! The brinjal was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kanhaiya Suman
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The brinjal was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Thompson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was transformed into a delicious and flavorful dish.


Mb Hasan
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. The eggplant is cooked to perfection and the spices really shine through. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook eggplant.


D Jay Titu Ctg.
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The eggplant was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.


Whab 1925
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind! The combination of spices and the tender eggplant was amazing. I'll be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.


Md Jhahagir
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This brinjal dish was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were so complex and delicious, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.