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Ingredients
- Brinjals (eggplants) – 500g (small or medium-sized)
- shallots – 100g, thinly sliced
- Green chilies – 3-4, sliced
- Ginger – 1 tsp, finely chopped
- Garlic – 1 tsp, finely chopped
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Vinegar – 3 tbsp
- Tamarind pulp – 2 tbsp
- jaggery – 50 g (or to taste)
- Salt – to taste
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Chili powder – 1 tsp
- Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece
- coconut milk – 100 ml
- coconut oil – for deep frying
Nutritional Information
Calories 120-150 kcal
Protein 2-3 g
Fat 9-12 g
Carbohydrates 10-12 g
Dietary Fiber 3-4 g
Sugars 4-5 g
Sodium 300-400 mg
Potassium 250-300 mg
RECIPE
Brinjal (Eggplant) Moju Recipe
A Flavorful Sri Lankan Delight
Brinjal Moju is a classic Sri Lankan side dish, known for its sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. It’s a must-have accompaniment for rice and curry meals.
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Instructions
- Prepare the Brinjals:
- Wash and cut the brinjals into thin strips or small wedges.
- Sprinkle with turmeric powder and salt, and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Deep Fry the Brinjals:
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the brinjal pieces until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Grind in grinding stone mustard seeds and vinegar until smooth paste
- Prepare the Moju Base:
- In a separate pan, heat 2-3 tbsp of oil.
- Add fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and cinnamon stick, and sauté for a few seconds.
- Cook the Aromatics:
- Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add Spices and Seasoning:
- Add chili powder, sugar, vinegar, and tamarind pulp. Mix well.
- add coconut milk and Cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Combine the Brinjals:
- Add the fried brinjals to the mixture. Stir gently to coat them evenly with the spice mix.
- Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste and adjust salt, sugar, or vinegar as needed to balance the sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
- Final Touch:
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Tips
Cooking Notes
- Brinjal Moju is flavorful but can be high in fat and sodium due to frying and seasoning.
- To make it healthier:
- Reduce the amount of oil by baking or air-frying the brinjals.
- Limit added sugar and salt.
- approximate nutrition facts for a typical serving of Brinjal Moju (100 grams), based on standard preparation methods:
Other
Serving:
- Let the brinjal moju cool completely before serving.
- It tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Serve with steamed rice, string hoppers, or roti.
Seasoning:
- To make it healthier:
- Reduce the amount of oil by baking or air-frying the brinjals.
- Limit added sugar and salt.
