Brinjal Drumstick Masala
Brinjal Drumstick Masala is an easy and healthy South Indian side. Learn how to make Brinjal Drumstick Masala which perfect with rice and Roti.
Ingredients
- For Making Brinjal Drumstick Masala :
- Curry leaves – 5
- Onion – 1 large Sliced
- Tomato – 1 large Chopped
- Salt – 1/2 tsp Adjust As needed
- Ginger Garlic paste – 1 Tbsp
- Brinjal – 6 medium Cut Lengthwise
- Drumstick – 1 Cut into 2 inch length
- Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
- Sambar powder – 1 1/2 tsp (or) Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Oil – 1 Tbsp Optional
- To temper
- Oil – 1 Tbsp
- Mustard – 1/4 tsp
- Broken urad dal – 1/2 tsp
- Jeera – 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- For Making Brinjal Drumstick Masala :
- Heat a pan with oil, add the mustard and once it splutters,
- add the remaining ingredients listed under “To temper” in the given order.
- Once the broken urad dal starts to become golden brown,
- add the curry leaves, onion and saute until the onion turns translucent.
- Add the tomato, salt and give a quick stir.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the tomato turns mushy.
- Now add the brinjal, drumstick and stir until well mixed.
- Then add a cup of water along with the turmeric and sambar powder,
- mix well and cook covered in low-medium flame until the water has evaporated.
- The veggies would be almost done by now.
- Now increase the flame to medium-high and keep stirring continuously until the veggies are fully done.
- If needed, add oil at regular intervals.
- Turn off the flame and transfer to serving bowl.
- Enjoy hot as an side with rice or chapati.
Notes
– Stirring the veggies at high flame at the end is to give a nice flavor to the masala.
– When cooking at high flame, there are chances of burnt bottom. So add oil at regular intervals.
– Don’t overcook the veggies. The brinjals will get mashed easily.
Relax & Enjoy !
Courtesy / credit :
Revathi Palani