Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 250 grams brinjal ((vankaya, eggplants))
  • 1½ to 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 3 green chilies (slit (adjust to taste))
  • 1 sprig curry leaves ((optional, pat dry))
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste (or 2 chopped garlic cloves)
  • ½ teaspoon salt ((divided + more to adjust))
  • 1½ teaspoon lemon juice ((refer notes))
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon red chili powder ((optional, leave out if using green chilies))
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala (or 1 to 2 teaspoons idli podi)
  • 3 tablespoons peanuts ( or ½ cup fresh/ frozen green peas)

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