Aubergine roast / Brinjal varuval / Kathirikai braten

Easy Brinjal Roast

Do you know that brinjal is called as the King of Vegetables? originated in India, this vegetable is rich in water and potassium content. Also, brinjal is used as a remedy for cancer, diabetes and hypertension.

So why am I informing this now? There are three reasons:
Reason Number 1 - I came across many people who are eggplant / brinjal haters. I was shocked when I came to know that the bubbly little has haters even among vegetarians.

Reason Number 2 - Many Germans were not even aware that such a pretty vegetable exist.

Reason Number 3 - Come on!!! Still searching for a reason? Lol! Of course I want to spread the flavor of India:)

So lets begin...

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time:           20 minutes
Serve:                   2

Ingredients needed:

Brinjal........................1 big

Onion........................1

Ginger Garlic Paste...1 tbsp

Curry leaves..............a few

Coriander leaves.......a few

Oil..............................2 tbsp

Salt............................as needed

To prepare masala:

Red chillies...............7 - 8 

Scraped Coconut......3 tbsp

Coriander seeds.......2 tbsp

Cardamom................4

Cloves.......................3

Cinnamon..................1 inch

Star Anise..................1/2

Method:

Before I explain, I would like to remind you once again that you are going to love this recipe:) :) :)

Step-1: Dry roast the ingredients mentioned under "To prepare masala" in low heat. Trust me..awesome aroma arises. Upon roasting, fine grind the spices in a mixer.

Step-2: Cut brinjal into cubes and chop the onion. Prepare ginger garlic paste.

Step-3: Heat a pan, add oil and curry leaves. Then add onions and saute for until translucent. Add salt so that onions cook faster. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for two minutes.

Step-4: Now add brinjal cubes and roast it for a minute. Cover the pan with a lid. Let the brinjal cook for 5 minutes.

Step-5: Now add the ground masala. Saute the brinjal with the masala and cover the pan once again for 3 - 5 minutes. Sprinkle water occasionally to the mixture so that brinjal dosen't get burnt. Switch off the burner and add coriander leaves.

Tasty brinjal roast is ready!!!!

For brinjal haters.. Guys..your enmity towards brinjal will end if you try this recipe:)

Please comment your thoughts and lets spread the flavor of India!!!

Note:

• The number of red chilles can be reduced if you don't prefer spice.
• The roasted masala can be stored in an air tight container.