Vankaya Kottimeera Karam-Eggplant with Coriander Leaves
July 25, 2013

A recipe you can only find in the most traditional kitchens of Coastal Andhra

Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course
Serves 4
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 30  minutes
  • Cuisine Indian
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 4
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 30  minutes
Ingredients
eggplant pieces
4   cup
onions chopped
1/2   cup
cilantro leaves
1   cup
green chilies
6  
1/2 inch ginger piece
1  
grated coconut
1   tablespoon
chana dal
1   teaspoon
urad dal
1   teaspoon
mustard seeds
1/2   teaspoon
cumin seeds
1/2   teaspoon
curry leaves stem
1  
turmeric
1/4   teaspoon
oil
2   teaspoon
Instructions

1. Grind the coriander leaves into a paste and keep aside.

2. Grind the ginger and green chilies and keep aside.

3. Heat the oil in a pan, add the chana dal, urad dal and roast until they turn light brown. Add the mustard, cumin,turmeric and curry leaves and let splutter.

4. Add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes.

5. Add the eggplant and salt, cover with lid and cook on medium heat until the eggplants are half cooked.

6. Add the green chili ginger paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.

7. Add the cilantro paste, cover and cook until eggplants are totally cooked

8. Add coconut, stir for 2-3 minutes and turn off the stove.