How to make Stir Fried Brinjals -
Deep-fried brinjal strips further cooked with some sauces.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Long brinjals (लम्बे बैंगन), Oil (ऑइल)
Cuisine : Fusion
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Stir Fried Brinjals Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Stir Fried Brinjals Recipe
Long brinjals 4-5
Oil 1 tablespoon + to deep fry
Cornflour/ corn starch 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Red chilli flakes 2 teaspoons
Garlic chopped 1 tablespoon
Sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons
Tomato ketchup 1 tablespoon
Vinegar 1 teaspoon
Spring onion greens finely chopped 1-2 stalks
Sesame seeds (til) toasted for garnishing
Method
Step 1
Heat sufficient oil in a pan.
Step 2
Cut brinjals into medium strips and put into a bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, crushed peppercorns, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon chilli flakes and mix well.
Step 3
Deep-fry brinjals into hot oil till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté till golden. Add sweet chilli sauce and tomato ketchup and mix well.
Step 5
Add remaining chilli flakes, salt, crushed peppercorns, remaining lemon juice and vinegar and mix well. Add brinjals and toss. Switch off heat, add spring onion greens and toss.
Step 6
Serve hot garnished with some toasted sesame seeds.
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