Erivum Puliyum: Vazhuthananga Mezhukuparetti

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Vazhuthananga Mezhukuparetti | Kerala Style Brinjal Fry

Brinjal or Vazhuthananga is a power pack of nutrients especially minerals and antioxidants. This was always the most disliked in my childhood when it was added by my mom in Sambar. Mezhukuparetti or stir fry were still okay to me. This is a quick yummy stir fry that goes well with steamed rice and please use the purple brinjal for best tastes than the green variety. If at all you feel a brinjal tastes bitter, then add a tsp of salt in the water once its cut. Soak in the salt water for 6-7 minutes. Dain the water completely and which should work fine. Enjoy !!

Preparation time ~ 10 mins

Cooking time ~ 10 mins

Author ~ Julie

Serves ~ 3-4

Ingredients

vazhuthananga / brinjal 3 or 4

curry leaves a sprig

green chillies 3 slit

kashmiri chilly powder 1/2 tsp

garam masala 1/2 tsp

turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

salt to taste

oil 2-3 tbsp

Method

Wash and cut the brinjal or vazhuthananga length wise such that each piece is 2" long. Place this in a bowl of water so that it can prevent discoloration.
In a non stick pan, add oil. Add the cut brinjal pieces along with green chillies. Add turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt lightly (don't add more salt as the brinjal gets wilted and reduces so if you add more salt at this point its hard to reduce).
Mix everything well and cook covered for two minutes until the brinjal looks half cooked. Add more salt as needed and keep stirring. Add garam masala and curry leaves at this point.

Dry up all moisture left and add a tsp of oil in case needed to roast the pieces well.
Switch off flame and serve hot with choodu choru (steamed rice).

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