Green Brinjal Stir Fry: A Konkani-inspired dish

This green brinjal stir fry is inspired by a Konkani recipe called Gulla Talasani. Gulla is a special type of brinjal typically grown in India. Since we couldn't find Gulla here in Australia we have made this recipe from a similar variety of green brinjal which tastes almost similar to 'Gulla Talasani'. This stir fry is a straightforward recipe, doesn't take much time to prepare, and goes very well as a side dish with rice.

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

 1.50 tbsp Coconut Oil or any kind of Vegetable Oil
 8-10 Garlic Cloves, Crushed
 3-4 Dry Red Chillies, Broken into piecs
 1 Moringa Pod, Cut into 2 inch pieces
 2 Medium Green Brinjal, Cut into one inch pieces
 ¾ cup Water
 Salt, To Taste

1

Wash and cut green brinjal into one-inch pieces. Immerse them in water and set them aside.

2

Peel the thick skin of the moringa pod, cut it into 2-inch pieces, and keep it aside.

3

Heat oil in a pan and add crushed garlic cloves. Fry until they turn light golden brown.

4

Add broken red chilies and cook for ten seconds.

5

Add the moringa pod and sauté for twooooo minutes.

6

Drain all the water and add the brinjal pieces. Combine and mix well.

7

Add water and bring it to a boil. Simmer and cover the pan.

8

Cook until the brinjal becomes soft. Add salt and mix it.

9

Cover and continue cooking until the brinjal is done. Serve it hot.

Ingredients

 1.50 tbsp Coconut Oil or any kind of Vegetable Oil
 8-10 Garlic Cloves, Crushed
 3-4 Dry Red Chillies, Broken into piecs
 1 Moringa Pod, Cut into 2 inch pieces
 2 Medium Green Brinjal, Cut into one inch pieces
 ¾ cup Water
 Salt, To Taste

Directions

1

Wash and cut green brinjal into one-inch pieces. Immerse them in water and set them aside.

2

Peel the thick skin of the moringa pod, cut it into 2-inch pieces, and keep it aside.

3

Heat oil in a pan and add crushed garlic cloves. Fry until they turn light golden brown.

4

Add broken red chilies and cook for ten seconds.

5

Add the moringa pod and sauté for twooooo minutes.

6

Drain all the water and add the brinjal pieces. Combine and mix well.

7

Add water and bring it to a boil. Simmer and cover the pan.

8

Cook until the brinjal becomes soft. Add salt and mix it.

9

Cover and continue cooking until the brinjal is done. Serve it hot.

Green Brinjal Stir Fry

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