Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
10 unit

Eggplant

washed and cut

2 tbsp

Sesame Oil

1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

1 unit

Curry Leaves

torn

0.5 tsp

Turmeric Powder

0.25 tsp

Asafoetida

2 tsp

Sambar Powder

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

Step 1
~5 min

Heat sesame oil in a pan.

Step 2
~5 min

Add mustard seeds and curry leaves; cook until mustard seeds crackle.

Step 3
~5 min

Add eggplant and salt; mix well.

Step 4
~5 min

Cover and cook until eggplant is tender.

Step 5
~5 min

Add sambar powder, turmeric powder, and asafoetida; cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6
~5 min

Turn off heat and serve.

Step 7
~5 min

Serve with keerai sambar, rice, and papad.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust spice levels to your preference.

Roast eggplant before adding to curry for a smoky flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and sambar

Serve as a side dish with roti

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Keerai Sambar
Rice
Papad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as part of a traditional South Indian thali.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pongal
Diwali

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family meal
vegetarian dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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