Crispy Brinjal Fry
A family recipe since June 2008
A simple, smoky-sweet pan-fried brinjal prepared with a dry spice rub and shallow-fried in coconut oil until golden. Ready in just over an hour, it makes a comforting side for rice or roti.
Ingredients
- Large eggplant - 2 whole
- Chili powder - 1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
- Rice flour - 1/2 tsp
- Salt, to taste
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- 1Slice the large eggplants into round pieces and set them aside so they are ready to season.
- 2In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp rice flour and salt; mix well so the dry spices are evenly distributed without adding any water.
- 3Toss the eggplant slices in the dry spice mixture until each piece is coated, then cover and let them marinate for 1 hr so the flavors develop.
- 4Heat coconut oil in a frying pan for shallow frying; when the oil is hot, add the eggplant in a single layer without crowding the pan.
- 5Shallow-fry the eggplant slices in batches, turning once, until both sides are brown in color and the flesh is tender.
- 6Transfer the fried slices to paper towels to drain any excess oil, then serve warm.
- 7Optional: serve with coconut chutney or plain rice for a simple, satisfying meal.
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Comments (15)
- notyet100June 26, 2008
hve tried this,,,yummy
- BharathyJune 26, 2008
Prajusha, nice to see you in my place :).. Seems I have to catch up with all your lovely recipes :).. I make kaya fry, almost the same way, esp for children to pack away for the lunch with Rice :).. marination is a good idea..
- sripriya vidhyashankarJune 26, 2008
wow... very quick receipe.... nice click.... looks yummy.....
- DivyaJune 26, 2008
Brinjal fry looks amazing prajusha,and quite simple too!!great entry!!
- AshaJune 26, 2008
Beautiful photos and simple dish, love it!:))
- JZ @ Tasty treatsJune 26, 2008
this doesnt look gooey at all...beautiful!! malayali aano?
- TruptiJune 27, 2008
I love this brinjal fry. Next time add some sooji in rice flour it will taste more yummy
- MonaJune 27, 2008
These are one on my fav snacks! They look delicious.
- kalvaJune 27, 2008
Wow love egglplants in any which way
- VaniJune 27, 2008
I never brinjal in this way, they look yummy:) Will try this.
- sagariJune 29, 2008
looks yummy
- CynthiaJuly 1, 2008
This sounds and looks rather interesting.
- MuktaSeptember 7, 2010
Hi ! This sounds very interesting. Just wanted to check - R the brinjals marinated in curd ? Though, I understand the process of marinating. I've never done it before. Just want to get it right..pl. let me know.
- prajushaSeptember 7, 2010
mukta, There is no need to marinate brinjal pieces in curd for preparing this dish.
- sreeNovember 21, 2010
it is very simple, easy,and tasty recipe