Telangana Vankaya Koora Brinjal Onion Stir Fry Spiced

Ingredients

• 400g brinjal (eggplant) — cut into 2 cm cubes
• 1 large onion — thinly sliced
• 3 green chillies — finely chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• Salt
• Fresh coriander

Method

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wide pan. Add mustard seeds — pop.
2. Add asafoetida and curry leaves.
3. Add thinly sliced onion and finely chopped green chillies. Cook on medium for 6 minutes.
4. Add brinjal cubes. Do not stir immediately — let them sit for 2 minutes to develop colour.
5. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Toss to coat.
6. Cook on medium-high without covering for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing every 2 to 3 minutes, until brinjal is completely cooked through and golden in spots.
7. Add garam masala and salt. Toss.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander.