How long does Brinjal Podi Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Brinjal Podi Fry serve?

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

Is Brinjal Podi Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Brinjal Podi Fry 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 Podi Fry?

250 grams Brinjal, 3/4 cup Roasted Gram, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp Oil, 7 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinjal Podi Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Brinjal Podi Fry?

About 488 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Brinjal Podi Fry

Name: Brinjal Podi Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 7 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup Roasted Gram; 250 grams Brinjal; 2 tbsp Oil; ¼ cup Water

25 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Brinjal Fry · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

Andhra brinjal podi fry: brinjals stuffed with a podi of roasted gram, garlic, cumin and chilli, pan-cooked. Quick, mild, serves 2, 25 minutes, video.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

10 items

2 people

Garlic7 cloves
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Breadcrumbs1 tbsp
Roasted Gram3/4 cup
Brinjal250 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Water¼ cup

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	488kcal	976kcal
Protein	19g	39g
Carbohydrate	60g	119g
Fat	21g	42g
Fibre	15g	30g
Sugar	6.5g	13g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

1
Blend all the ingredients mentioned for the podi until slightly coarse.
GarlicRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCuminSaltBreadcrumbsRoasted Gram
2
Make a slit lengthwise on the eggplant. Stuff the podi into the slit
Brinjal
3
In a pan on high heat, add some oil. Once shimmering, add in the eggplant and cook until it just begins to soften. Lower the flame to a medium heat and add water. Cover the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes. Once the eggplants have cooked, add the podi and toss to coat the eggplant in it. Garnish with coriander.
OilWater

Before you start

How long does Brinjal Podi Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Brinjal Podi Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Brinjal Podi Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Brinjal Podi Fry 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 Podi Fry?: 250 grams Brinjal, 3/4 cup Roasted Gram, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp Oil, 7 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinjal Podi Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Brinjal Podi Fry?: About 488 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.