How long does Brinjal Moju take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Brinjal Moju serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Brinjal Moju vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Brinjal Moju spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Brinjal Moju?

500 grams Brinjal, 2 tbsp Vinegar, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Green Chilli, 6 Garlic, 2 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinjal Moju?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Brinjal Moju?

About 270 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Brinjal Moju

Name: Brinjal Moju
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 500 grams Brinjal, Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; As needed Salt; for deep frying Coconut Oil; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 3 Green Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 6 Garlic; 2 inch Ginger; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; As needed Salt; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Sugar

Also known as Brinjal fry, Brinjal varuval, kathirika · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving270 cal

Spicemild

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6 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Brinjal moju, fried brinjal batons in a sweet and sour sauce of ginger, garlic, chilli, vinegar and sugar. Mild, serves 2, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for2 servings

Brinjal, Chopped500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
SaltAs needed
Coconut Oilfor deep frying
Small Onion (Shallots)150 grams
Green Chilli3
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic6
Ginger2 inch
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
SaltAs needed
Vinegar2 tbsp
Sugar2 tbsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	270kcal	540kcal
Protein	5.6g	11g
Carbohydrate	48g	95g
Fat	8.4g	17g
Fibre	11g	22g
Sugar	29g	57g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Marina Fish Fry Kit
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Marina Fish Fry Kitfrom ₹141

Method

1
Cut the brinjal into batonnets and marinate it with turmeric and salt
BrinjalTurmeric PowderSalt
2
Heat coconut oil in a kadai and fry the shallots, green chillies and curry leaves. Take it out and keep it aside.
Coconut OilSmall Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliCurry leaves
3
In the same oil, fry the brinjal, take it out and keep it aside.
4
Crush the ginger and garlic.
GarlicGinger
5
In a pan, combine crushed ginger garlic along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, rice vinegar and heat it. Add sugar to this and cook it for 1 min.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltVinegarSugar
6
Now add all the fried ingredients to this and mix well. Serve it with steamed rice.

Before you start

How long does Brinjal Moju take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Brinjal Moju serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Brinjal Moju vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Brinjal Moju spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Brinjal Moju?: 500 grams Brinjal, 2 tbsp Vinegar, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Green Chilli, 6 Garlic, 2 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinjal Moju?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Brinjal Moju?: About 270 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.