I love eggplant, and usually would make theeyal, eggplant stir fry or as a veggie component of Avial or Sambar and some time as Vangi bhath (eggplant rice). I was afraid to try in any other format and I am also not fond of restaurant favorite, Baingan Bharta (Mashed Eggplant ) or Bagara baingan( Deep fried eggplant curry).
One year ago: Vermicelli Payasam/Vermicelli pudding
Print recipe from here
What you need
Black sesame seeds: 3 teaspoon
Roasted peanuts: 10 no
Black pepper corns: ¾ teaspoon Cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves: 1 sprig
Mustard seeds: ½ teaspoon
Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon Turmeric: ¼ teaspoon
Asafetodia: ¼ teaspoon
Tamarind: small lemon size
Salt: 1 ½ teaspoon or to taste
Gingelly oil/Indian sesame oil: 2 tablespoon
Eggplant: 1 big( About 7 cup when chopped into cubes)
How I made
In a small skillet toast sesame seeds until they starts to bulge up and splutters it takes about 2-3 minutes, be careful to do it in slow flame. Then add roasted peanuts and toast for another 1 minutes. Set aside. When they are cool enough to touch grind them into a fine powder and set aside.
Enjoy with rice.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 serving
Verdict: Yummy
Will you make it again: Yes I will
I am linking this to Hearth and soul blog hop #62 hosted here
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
JishasKitchen says
THATS ONE INTERESTING EGGPLANT RECIPE....GREAT WITH CHAPATHI...THANKS FOR THE RECIPE....
The 21st Century Housewife© says
I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe looks really delicious. I love the spices, and the peanuts. Thank you for sharing it with The Hearth and Soul blog hop.
Rosita Vargas says
I love the eggplant very exquisite, they look absolutely amazing hugs.
Alea Milham says
I just picked some eggplant from my garden and this looks like a delicious way to use some of it. My all time favorite way to eat eggplant is grilled.
SouthIndianHome says
Wow that looks so tempting Swathi. I am a big fan of ennai kathirikka
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Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) says
Such nice step by step photos. And I love your description of this dish as spicy, tangy and nutty. The best of all worlds!
Kalyani's Platter says
Looks delicious ....
Rani acharyulu says
Egg plant curry looks spicy n delicious, black sesame seeds in curries new to me..usually i use white ones...it sounds nice.
Shanavi says
Sesame seeds + peanuts goes a long way..Love it Swathi
Adam and Theresa says
Seems like everyone's into aubergine at the moment! I agree with you about Bhaigan Bharta. Not a fav. I think it needs sesame or peanut to perk it up a little. I recently did an aubergine croquette from Ottolenghi's Plenty which I'll post soon. That's a nice western dish and a bit different.
Marus says
I love sthe sesamo. ¡Wonderful recipe!. Good day
SouthIndianHome says
Wonderful and spicy recipe.Looks delicious
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Purabi Naha says
We do not like eggplant that much and are very choosy when it comes to making eggplant curry. But let me tell you, I am going to make this...what a great combination of flavours and spices!! Well done!
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priya ravi says
Looks so tasty.. love this curry with nutty flavour
VineelaSiva says
never tried any thing with the black sesame seeds.The curry looks yummy.
tadkapasta says
All that love going into the eggplant! Looks wonderful!
Neha says
Very nice recipe...
Hamaree Rasoi says
Very delicious and inviting Egg plant curry.
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Sensible Vegetarian says
Love eggplant and yours looks awesome.
Vimitha Anand says
Yummy and flavorful recipe... Perfect side dish for anything
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
wow, loving all the flavors, tamarind, sesame and nuts, amazing 🙂
divya says
This looks too good....Yummy one...Thanks for the recipe
Suja says
Can imagine the flavor,nice recipe Swathi..yum
Anu says
looks so delicious...must have tasted so good..
Premalatha Aravindhan says
wow delicious curry...love the nutts in curry,yummy...
Joanne says
Wow what a great idea for eggplant! I love all of these flavors that you've included!
Ramya says
I just love eggplants and this looks so inviting:-) Nutty , spicy..just perfect!!!
Priya says
I dont mind to have this irresistible eggplant curry for lunch today,super inviting..
Kaveri says
I love the flavor of sesame seeds and peanuts...this is a nice recipe...looks good
Sunshine And Smile says
i normally just eat bharta with baigan but this would be something nice to try for a change.
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Sharmilee! :) says
Any curry with brinjal is my fav...this one sounds interesting n yumm
Priti says
Yum ..that's a wonderful recipes ...looking so fab
Suhaina says
eggplant is my fav veggie...looks yummy..nice recipe too.
Renata says
I also love eggplant and I found it very interesting the way you prepared it. I have most of the ingredients and I might give it a try. Still have to find the mustard seeds and fnd out what Asafetodia is 🙂
Prathibha says
nice n yummy variation wid eggplant...looks delicious..:)
Reshmi Mahesh says
A delicious way of making eggplant...yummy...