Long Brinjal Poriyal Masala Recipe - Green Baingan Sabzi
The Long Brinjal Poriyal Masala Recipe is a delicious masala poriyal made with long brinjal that is pan fried along with tomatoes and spices making it perfect to go along with Phulkas and Kuzhambu. The addition of coriander seeds and sambar powder to the dish brings out a delicious flavor to this Brinjal Poriyal recipe.
Ingredients
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300 grams Long Green Brinjal
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sliced into half and cut into 1 inch pieces
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2 Tomatoes
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finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
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coarsely pounded
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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roughly torn
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1 teaspoon Sambar Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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Salt
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to taste
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Oil
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Long Brinjal Poriyal Masala Recipe, first prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready
Step 2
Cut the green brinjal and soak it in salt water to prevent it from getting dark
Step 3
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat
Step 4
Add the coriander seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 5
Add the chopped tomatoes, curry leaves and saute until the tomatoes soften
Step 6
Stir in the brinjal (draining the excess water), sprinkle some salt and stir fry for a few seconds
Step 7
Cover the pan and cook the brinjal until it softens
Step 8
Once the brinjal is cooked through, open the lid and add the sambar powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and any more salt to taste
Step 9
Stir well until the brinjal poriyal absorbs all the masala and looks well done
Step 10
Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings accordingly
Step 11
Once done, turn off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl
Step 12
Serve the Brinjal Poriyal Masala along with Kerala Style Pulissery (Moru Kuzhambu), Steamed Rice, Tomato Cucumber Raita and Papad for lunch or dinner