Masala Brinjal | Eggplant Recipe | Masala Began | Masala Fruit Recipe

Today we start by sharing some #facts. Do you know #Brinjal or #eggplant is not a #vegetable but a #fruit? No no don’t hold your #surprise face because this does not stop here we are about to tell you that it is related to #tomato and #potatoes. Surprise! But true it comes from a species of #nightshade which delivers an #edible fruit which being related to #genus #Solanum, has its similarity to #tomato and #potatoes.

So with these awesome facts we today bring to you #masala #brinjal #recipe. So let’s get started!

#MasalaBrinjal

• Preparation time 10 mins

• Cooking time 20 mins

• Servings 4

Ingredients

• 250 gms : Brinjal / eggplant

• 4 Table spoon : Mustard oil

• 1 Tea spoon : Jeera / cumin seeds

• 1 Tea spoon : Kasuri methi / fenugreek leaves

• 1 Tea spoon : Turmeric powder

• 1 Tea spoon : Coriander powder

• 1 Tea spoon : Garam masala

• ½ Tea spoon : Chat masala

• 100 gms : Tomatoes

• 200 gms : Potatoes

• Table salt to taste

Instructions

1. Take kadhai on medium flame, add mustard oil

2. Add jeera / cumin seeds, kasuri methi / fenugreek leaves and let them crackle

3. Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala

4. Add table salt and sauté till oil separates

5. Add potatoes and cook for 2 minutes

6. Add brinjal / eggplant, mix well and cover with lid

7. After 15 minutes open lid and add chat masala and mix well

8. Ready to serve

*#Tip:

1. Can use fried potatoes directly

2. Chilly powder or chilly flakes are optional

**#Serve with chapatti, roti, poori

Highly Recommended, give it a try!

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