Eggplant Goulash (Vazhuthananga Goulash)

Ingredients for Eggplant Goulash (Vazhuthananga Goulash):

1. Brinjal (eggplant) – 400 gm

2. Coconut oil – 4 small spoons

3. Shallots – 150 gm chopped

    Green chillies – 3, chopped

    Curry leaves – 1 stalk

4. Curd – 150 milli

5. Lemon juice – From 1 lemon

    Salt – For taste

How to prepare Eggplant Goulash (Vazhuthananga Goulash)?

1. Pierce eggplants with a ‘Pappada Kambi’ (iron stick used to fry pappadam) or skewer and place over flame.

2. Fry eggplants till they are well-cooked.

3. Remove the skin and chop the flesh into small pieces.

4. Heat oil and sauté ingredients no: 3.

5. Add eggplant pieces and continue sauting.

6. Beat curd well and add it to the brinjal, along with lemon juice and salt.

7. Turn off the flame.

8. You can serve it hot or chilled.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine August 15 – 31, 2014 

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