Name: MENTHI VANKAYA KOORA - methi spiced brinjal fry recipe by Sujatha Ratnala at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: METHI GUNDA SPICE INGREDIENTS; Chanadal (senaga pappu) - 1 big glass; Jeera - 1/6 glass; Red chilies - 8; Menthi seeds - 1 tsp; Sesame seeds (nuvvulu) - 2 tsp; Brinjal - 4 medium size; curry leaves; 4 spoon methi gunda spice; Oil - 4 sp; Salt to taste

ABOUT MENTHI VANKAYA KOORA - methi spiced brinjal fry RECIPE

Brinjal, the king of vegetables is famous for specialty dishes in Andhra. Tossed brinjal cubes in exotic methi masala – a simple and appetizing dish. It goes well with rice and rotis. Menthi Gunda Spice Proportion

Ingredients Serving: 4

METHI GUNDA SPICE INGREDIENTS
Chanadal (senaga pappu) - 1 big glass
Jeera - 1/6 glass
Red chilies - 8
Menthi seeds - 1 tsp
Sesame seeds (nuvvulu) - 2 tsp
Brinjal - 4 medium size
curry leaves
4 spoon methi gunda spice
Oil - 4 sp
Salt to taste

Instructions

METHI GUNDA PREPARATION:
Roast all the ingredients seperately in a kadai. After cooling, grind to a fine powder. Store in air tight container.
CURRY PREPARATION:
In case of baby brinjals, make 4 slits like in guttu vankaya koora. Otherwise, cut into medium sized chunks.
In a nonstick pan, add 4 sp of oil. Add some curry leaves and allow it to fry. Add the brinjal chunks, salt and partially close with a lid. Allow it to roast for 10 minutes.
Add little water and allow the brinjals to get completely cooked. Saute occasionally and add water if needed.
When the water is almost reduced, add 4 tsp or Menthi Gunda powder and stir. Close with a lid and stir occasionally. Cook till water is completely reduced and the powder is well cooked.

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