Brinjal poriyal is a quick and easy sabzi recipe made up of long green brinjal, spices and aromatics. This recipe can be made in under 15 mins. Tastes best with dal chawal and is perfect for a quick lunch. Check out out other brinjal recipes. Keep reading to get the step-by-step picture instructions. Happy Cooking!
INGREDIENTS:
- Brinjal- 300 gms (finely sliced, I have used long green brinjal here)
- Oil- 2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Onion- 1 cup (sliced)
- Tomatoes- 1/2 cup (sliced)
- Salt- to taste
- Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
- Chopped coriander leaves- 1/2 cup
PROCEDURE:
- Heat oil in a kadhai, add mustard seeds and curry leaves to it. Allow it to splutter.
- Now add sliced onions and some salt to it and cook until translucent. This process may take 3-4 mins.
- Now add washed and sliced brinjal to it. Allow the brinjal to cook in it. This may take 4-5 mins. Keep stirring in intervals.
- Once the brinjal is half-cooked, add tomatoes and the spices to it.
- Mix gently and sprinkle some water on it, simmer it and let it cook for 3-4 mins on low flame.
- Check for seasoning and add salt and spice if needed.
- Brinjal poriyal is ready, sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot.
