Brinjal Fry (Vazhuthananga Varuthath)

Ingredients for Brinjal Fry (Vazhuthananga Varuthath):

1. Violet brinjal – ½ kg

2. Gram flour – 2 big spoons

    Chilli powder – 1 small spoon

    Turmeric powder – ¼ small spoon

    Coriander powder – 1 big spoon

    Cumin powder – ½ small spoon

    Salt – As required

    Garam masala powder – ½ small spoon

3. Oil – For frying

How to prepare Brinjal Fry (Vazhuthananga Varuthath)?

1. Cut brinjal to thick round slices.

2. Make marks in the brinjal pieces using a fork.

3. Mix together ingredients no: 2 and marinate the brinjal pieces.

4. Heat oil and fry brinjal pieces (similar to fish fry).

5. Flip both sides to cook both sides.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine October 15-31, 2010

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