Talk about innovation at different levels and you finally end up doing that in your kitchen too. Brinjal Kurma surely falls into that category. Daddy is very fond of Brinjal and would love it in any form. So it is only natural that Amma attempts at making this vegetable in as many different forms as she can. But seriously kurma was not what I expected to hear. I got to know about this recently when there came a need.
Off late Hubby, dear insists that I make gravy and not just an onion raitha for any biryani or pulao. That really gets me down. The very fact of making Biryani or Pulao is to ensure you get a one-pot meal done fast. So on top, if you think you got to make a gravy, it really gets tough. So when I was discussing it with Amma this, she suggested I make this Brinjal kurma as a combo for the Vegetable Biryani. It was a great combo.
If you want other kurma styles, check this Kerala style Veg Korma
If you are looking for making another dish with these two ingredients, you can try this Vankaya Mamidikaya Pachadi
Brinjal Kurma | Vankaya Kurma
Method to prepare:
To make the ground masala:
In a mixer take all the ingredients for the masala and grind to a fine paste by adding water as required.
For the gravy
Heat oil in a nonstick pan, fry cumin seeds, peppercorns. Then add chopped onions, finely chopped green chilies. Saute for a couple of minutes.
Chop brinjals as vertically long, then add them to the pan. Saute well. Then add chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Continue sauteing.
Now add the paste and saute for a couple. Next, add 1/4 cup curds. Add water as required. Bring to boil, garnish with coriander leaves.
Brinjal Kurma | Vankaya Kurma
Ingredients
For the Ground Masala
- 1/2 cup Coconut grated
- 10 Cashew Nuts Whole
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
For the Gravy
- 150 gms Brinjal long varity
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp Peppercorns whole
- 1/2 cup Onions
- 2 long Green Chilli finely chopped
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- A Pinch Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup Curds / Yogurt
- Water as required
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
To make the ground masala
- In a mixer take all the ingredients for the masala and grind to a fine paste by adding water as required.
For the gravy
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan, fry cumin seeds, peppercorns. Then add chopped onions, finely chopped green chilies. Saute for a couple of minutes.
- Chop brinjals as vertically long, then add them to the pan. Saute well. Then add chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Continue sauteing.
- Now add the paste and saute for a couple. Next, add 1/4 cup curds. Add water as required. Bring to boil, garnish with coriander leaves.
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aipi says
The spice combination and the color on eggplant is making it look really really tasty!
SouthIndianHome says
Brinjal Kurma looks yummy
Vardhini says
Looks delicious. Yep I totally understand how adding one dish when we want to make just a one pot meal could be disruptive 🙂
Adelina says
korma is synonymous with great balance of spice- and you just made your hubby happy! again....
Usha says
Even I like to make raita with biryani but hubby dear doesn't like that combo.. Sometimes I just make salan to go with it. Brinjal kurma looks like a nice side to go with veg biryani
Sunanda says
Kurma looks absolutely superb.. love the creamy color very much..
Kurinji says
Delicious curry.
Pavani says
Vankaya is my all time favorite veggie. Kurma looks absolutely mouthwatering. Must try soon.
harini-jaya says
Good one! This reminds me that I had also once prepared Eggplant kurma when my sister was here, different formula though. Never got to blog about it:)
sushma says
The gravy looks too good Valli
Mom Chef says
simply mouthwatering 🙂 I too prepare a raitha from brinjal for simple pulavs - tasted best when chilled !
Divya Vikram says
Love all your white bowls and plates Valli. Curry looks delicious.
Priya says
Kurma looks fabulous, havent tried kurma with brinjals, cant wait to make some soon..
Divya.M says
lovely eggplant recipe......
Krithi's Kitchen says
Lovely and delicious preparation valli.. so good..
Ambreen says
Yummy looking Brinjal Kurma ... such a nice flavor combo.
kaveri says
Yummy Kurma Valli. A must try for me...
Mehjabeen Arif says
That sounds really interesting !
divya says
Very tempting and fabulous kurma.
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
I agree, the idea of making biryani or khichdi is that it is one pot meal, so add pickle or curd and it should be good to go. This kurma looks delicious though 🙂
vaishali sabnani says
Kurma looks good..though I have stopped cooking brinjals in any form due to an allergy..but i can always cook for the family:)
PJ says
Looks so delicious Srivalli. I don't know when I will finish preparing all those recipes I have bookmarked from your blog:)
veena krishnakumar says
Kurma looks too good valli