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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Brinjal Kurma | Vankaya Kurma

    Brinjal Kurma | Vankaya Kurma

    Published: May 16, 2011 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 23 Comments

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    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 a 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 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 on this, she suggested I make this Brinjal kurma as a combo for the Vegetable Biryani. It was a great combo.

    Brinjal Kurma | Vankaya Kurma

    Ingredients Needed:

    For the Ground Masala:

    1/2 cup Coconut Grated
    10 Whole Cashew Nuts
    1 tsp Garam Masala

    For the Gravy:

    150 gms Brinjal long
    2 tsp Cooking Oil
    1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
    1/4 tsp Peppercorns whole
    1/2 cup Onions
    2 long Green Chilis 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

    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
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    Brinjal Kurma | Vankaya Kurma

    Brinjal Kurma is an interesting side dish you can make for a biryani. This makes a wonderful side dish that can be served with roti as well.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Weekend Special
    By Diet Kid Friendly
    Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    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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    Comments

    1. aipi says

      May 16, 2011 at 11:17 pm

      The spice combination and the color on eggplant is making it look really really tasty!

      Reply
    2. SouthIndianHome says

      May 17, 2011 at 3:43 am

      Brinjal Kurma looks yummy

      Reply
    3. Vardhini says

      May 17, 2011 at 4:06 am

      Looks delicious. Yep I totally understand how adding one dish when we want to make just a one pot meal could be disruptive 🙂

      Reply
    4. Adelina says

      May 16, 2011 at 11:00 pm

      korma is synonymous with great balance of spice- and you just made your hubby happy! again....

      Reply
    5. Usha says

      May 16, 2011 at 11:15 pm

      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

      Reply
    6. Sunanda says

      May 17, 2011 at 4:54 am

      Kurma looks absolutely superb.. love the creamy color very much..

      Reply
    7. Kurinji says

      May 17, 2011 at 5:19 am

      Delicious curry.

      Reply
    8. Pavani says

      May 17, 2011 at 12:46 am

      Vankaya is my all time favorite veggie. Kurma looks absolutely mouthwatering. Must try soon.

      Reply
    9. harini-jaya says

      May 17, 2011 at 1:08 am

      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:)

      Reply
    10. sushma says

      May 17, 2011 at 1:50 am

      The gravy looks too good Valli

      Reply
    11. Mom Chef says

      May 17, 2011 at 5:06 am

      simply mouthwatering 🙂 I too prepare a raitha from brinjal for simple pulavs - tasted best when chilled !

      Reply
    12. Divya Vikram says

      May 17, 2011 at 5:37 am

      Love all your white bowls and plates Valli. Curry looks delicious.

      Reply
    13. Priya says

      May 17, 2011 at 6:36 am

      Kurma looks fabulous, havent tried kurma with brinjals, cant wait to make some soon..

      Reply
    14. Divya.M says

      May 17, 2011 at 6:52 am

      lovely eggplant recipe......

      Reply
    15. Krithi's Kitchen says

      May 17, 2011 at 3:09 pm

      Lovely and delicious preparation valli.. so good..

      Reply
    16. Ambreen says

      May 17, 2011 at 10:26 am

      Yummy looking Brinjal Kurma ... such a nice flavor combo.

      Reply
    17. kaveri says

      May 17, 2011 at 12:14 pm

      Yummy Kurma Valli. A must try for me...

      Reply
    18. Mehjabeen Arif says

      May 17, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      That sounds really interesting !

      Reply
    19. divya says

      May 17, 2011 at 1:32 pm

      Very tempting and fabulous kurma.

      Reply
    20. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

      May 17, 2011 at 3:06 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
    21. vaishali sabnani says

      May 18, 2011 at 8:19 am

      Kurma looks good..though I have stopped cooking brinjals in any form due to an allergy..but i can always cook for the family:)

      Reply
    22. PJ says

      May 19, 2011 at 12:10 am

      Looks so delicious Srivalli. I don't know when I will finish preparing all those recipes I have bookmarked from your blog:)

      Reply
    23. veena krishnakumar says

      May 21, 2011 at 8:45 am

      Kurma looks too good valli

      Reply

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