Vazhuthananga/Brinjal Theeyal

Brinjal theeyal is traditional kerala recipe prepared by cooking Brinjal with fried coconut paste & spices.

What you need to make Brinjal theeyal:

• Vazhuthananga /Brinjal - 4 cut in to small cubes
• Grated Coconut - 1/2 shell
• Shallots - 10
• Garlic pods - 4
• Green Chilly - 2
• Tamarind - 1 small ball
• Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Mustard seed - 1tbsp
• Red chilli - 2
• Salt to taste 
• Sugar -1 tbsp (optional)

The preparation method:

• Dry roast coriander powder,chilli powder ,turmeric powder for a minute.Then add grated coconut,  shallots, garlic, and curry leaves till it turns  brown colour.Let it cool and then grind it smooth.
• Heat oil in a pan add shallots,green chilli ,curry eaves and salt.saute till the raw smell goes .Then add brinjal/vazhuthanga pieces.Saute for few minutes.Then add water and allow to cook.
• Add the grinded mixture in to this . Mix well.
• Add tamarind pulp and allow it to  boil  for 5 minutes.Finally add sugar. Switch off the gas.
• Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds, fry shallots,red chilli and curry leaves .Pour this in to the theeyal.
• Tasty Brinjal theeyal is ready to be served with rice.