Though if I had my way it would be 1/2 cup of oil …. – Nagi x. PS Pictured with basmati rice and dollop of yogurt. Using thin slices of deep-fried brinjals, you can make this delicious simple Sri Lankan eggplant salad. Due to the diversity of Sri Lanka ‘s cultural heritage, along with culinary variations, often even names of dishes are varied. ","position":8,"name":"Once the brinjals are fried, combine them with...","url":"https:\/\/www.islandsmile.org\/sri-lankan-fried-eggplant-salad\/#mv_create_111_8"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Combine sugar and lime mix until sugar is dissolved and pour on to the salad,mix well. Stir and toss for 4 minutes. Sri Lankan green gram milk rice(mung kiribath). 25 minutes While there are a few Sri Lankan brinjal curry recipes everyone loves, they do take time to make. Just holding in the juicy insides!! Wash the eggplant and cut the it into thin strips of legnth around 1". I usually hate eggplant. Ingredients 1 lbs Eggplant Cooking oil for frying 10 to 15 small red onions (shallots) About 10 Green Chillies 2 dessert spoons mustard seeds 8 dessert spoons vinegar (approx.) 35 minutes Salt to taste 2 tspn raw chillie powder 1 tspn sugar 1/2 tspn tumeric powder Ingredients IT’S A CLASSIC BRINJAL SALAD RECIPE TO MAKE FOR YOUR RICE AND CURRY MENUS. This was easy and so flavorful! Add the eggplant and ground spices, cinnamon and turmeric and coat eggplant well in the mixture and cook for 5 minutes stirring well. Drain excess oil and set a side. Add sugar, then remove from the heat. This is also known as Brinjal Moju. 2. It is super easy to make, yet has all the flavours and warmth of a traditional Kerala dish. Because of its hardiness, it can be successfully grown in very dry areas under rain-fed conditions or with minimum irrigation facilities. Did you know- Eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and copper. Cut each quarter lengthwise into 1" wide strips and then crosswise into 1" cubes. Wash the eggplant (brinjals) well and cut into 2 inch size pieces. pineapple fluff pudding with condensed milk, pisang goreng(indonesian/malay mashed banana fritters), cucumber raita(Indian yogurt dipping sauce), crispy okra fries(ladies fingers, fried bandakka, vegetarian), 250g medium-sized eggplant(4-5 brinjals/eggplant). All I ask is that you do not save it on any apps, recipe boxes or online groups which will affect me as a food blogger and the growth of this blog. 1. Wash the eggplant and cut the it into thin strips of legnth around 1". Heat the oil in deep fry cooking pot and add the eggplant. 2 green chillies chopped This Eggplant Curry made in the Sri Lankan style is easy enough to put together with just a handful of ingredients, but it packs more flavor than you might imagine. Cut the brinjals into equal 2-inch strips, place them in a bowl, season with salt and turmeric, combine and set aside. This Eggplant Curry made in the Sri Lankan style is easy enough to put together with just a handful of ingredients, but it packs more flavor than you might imagine. Crush or finely chop the ginger, garlic and mustrad seeds into a paste. N x. Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan). A summer-themed warm eggplant/brinjal salad. There are few regional variations of cooking methods for this lovely side dish, rest assured non of them will disappoint your taste buds. From then on, I had noted it down. Save the recipe to your favorite Pinterest board! See the recipe card notes. Eggplant is cooked down until sticky sweet and delicious and this is one of most delicious ways to eat eggplant. Prepare coconut milk and tamarind juice. Eggplant, Incidentally vegan (as much of South Indian food is). Cuisine: Sri Lankan. I've also made this usually oil laden dish a bit lighter thanks to a cooking tip that I use all the time when cooking eggplant! This dish will not look pretty. 1. Heat another 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan and, when hot, add tamarind mixture, eggplant and coconut cream. In India and South Africa, … Stir and toss for 4 minutes. Stir once and put in the onion. Not suitable to freeze. Or can they be all three of the ones that I have? I love it hot, but cold the next day, it is sensational. Heat oil in a pan on high heat and when the oil is hot fry the sliced eggplant a few at a time, until they turn to … Yes there’s still 5 tablespoons of oil in this, but it’s a vegetable curry so lacks all the additional fat that the meat in a meat curry would drop and so has to compensate to be tasty. Add the eggplant and ground spices, cinnamon and turmeric and coat eggplant well in the mixture and cook for 5 minutes stirring well. WOW! The dominant flavour here are the curry spices – you can’t taste the tomato (for thickening the sauce) nor the coconut milk (for slight richness to mouthfeel). 4. Spread on tray, roast 20 minutes. But this is good. Eggplant (Brinjal) is roasted rather than fried for a healthier yet equally delicious alternative (high temp does the trick here), then simmered in an intensely spiced Indian curry sauce so it sucks up the flavour … Cut the brinjals into equal 2-inch strips, place them in a bowl, season with salt and turmeric, combine and set aside. In the most of party or festival meals, we can see brinjal curries such as wambatu moju. Soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free recipe. Flatbread for stuffing wouldn’t go astray and for a fresh side, try this Minted Yogurt Tomato Salad, or this fresh creamy Cucumber Salad or plain roasted Broccolini (skip the Tahini sauce in the recipe). When hot, put in the cinnamon stick and a second later, the curry leaves. Learn how your comment data is processed. Definitely not one for calorie counters! Put in the seasoned eggplant. Instructions Have all the ingredients for the batu moju ready. IT\u2019S A CLASSIC BRINJAL SALAD RECIPE TO MAKE FOR YOUR RICE AND CURRY MENUS. Place the thick strips of eggplant in a bowl or a flat surface. See recipe notes for subs for the harder to find spices. “Hurry, hurry, people are waiting!” they say, gesturing at the queue forming behind you. https://app.ckbk.com/recipe/hidd60552c03s001ss004r004/brinjal-moju Adding a Fried eggplant salad to your meals gives the meal that much-needed element of biting into fresh crispy, veggies. 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric powder Introduction of Eggplant Farming:-Eggplant is one of the most common tropical vegetables grown in the world.This vegetable is known by different names and “Eggplant” is the common name in North American and Australian English … Total Time Combine all ingredients. Slice the onion and set aside. 2. This was just amazing! Category: Recipes Heat the oil in a frying pan add the onions, chillies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, pandan leaf and fry on medium heat until onions are just translucent. Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Cut the eggplant (500g)to the required size (see notes above). Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons. South Indian food tends to be less meat-oriented, with vegetarian or seafood dishes made without dairy most common — such as this Eggplant Curry. 1. Sri Lankan wambatu moju(eggplant/brinjal pickle). Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. You don’t need a separate sauce! 5 Sri Lankan menus you can add the brinjal/wambatu salad. Place a deep frying pan over medium heat, pour in the oil. For example, wambatu moju is also known as brinjal, aubergine, or melongene moju. This is hands down the best veggie curry I’ve attempted! If it is hard to find grated coconut, you can use coconut milk powder or bottled coconut milk. Soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free recipe. Cut the brinjals into equal 2-inch strips, place them in a bowl, season with salt and turmeric, combine and set aside.Slice the onions, tomatoes, green chillies to a bowl and set aside.Layer a bowl with paper towels and have the brinjals ready for deep frying.Place a deep frying pan over medium heat, pour in the oil.Let the oil heat to a point where when you add a strip of brinjals it sizzles and starts frying, as you fry the brinjals, make sure the oil does not reach a smoking point.In small batches fry the brinjal/eggplant strips until they turn golden brown, make sure to avoid frying the brinjals until they turn to a darker colour as the fried brinjals will taste bitter.Maintain low-medium heat and fry all the brinjals and transfer them to the paper towel to absorb excess oil.Once the brinjals are fried, combine them with onions, green chillies and tomatoes.Combine sugar and lime mix until sugar is dissolved and pour on to the salad,mix well.Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly, this would mean adding extra lime juice or salt to season until you are satisfied with the taste.If you are planning to serve the salad late, avoid mixing the brinjals with the other ingredients.Just 15 minutes before serving, mix all ingredients to keep the salad as fresh as possible. Gently stir, partially cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes. Use per recipe. This is … like I am beginning to think I can cook good Indian food, like better than the restaurant! When hot, put in the cinnamon stick and a second later, the curry leaves. ","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"jehan yusoof"},"datePublished":"2019-04-07","recipeYield":4,"description":"A FRIED EGGPLANT\/BRINJAL SALAD WITH SRI LANKAN FLAVOURS.AN EASY SALAD MADE WITH FRIED EGGPLANT ONIONS, CHILLIE FLECKS AND A FEW MORE INGREDIENTS. Luuurrrrvve South Indian food x, Hey Nagi, this is absolutely divine! " One of the most celebrated classic Sri Lankan dish. Oil to fry(1 and 1/2 cups). 1. Your email address will not be published. There’s a Dozer under there somewhere… This is how he spent half of Sunday after a big beach play with his mates! It's also lot of hard work. Tropical produce naturally features heavily – coconut, tamarind, curry leaves, local vegetables distinct to the region — and the food can also be spicier. Brinjal medium - 6. After the Kukul Mas Curry, the next recipe I chose to try under the “Sinhalese Cuisine” theme in the Blogging Marathon #84 was this delicious brinjal relish called Batu Moju or Wambatu Moju.I was first informed about this dish by a Sri Lankan friend, Rizna on the JorenQ FB group. Stir and fry for about 2 minutes, or unit the onion has browned a bit. ); Add the spices (your neighbours will catch a waft and start salivating); Then tomato and water, mix it up into a very intensely flavoured curry sauce; Add eggplant and simmer so it absorbs the flavour (neighbours will come knocking at this point); Then lastly, stir in the coconut milk (neighbours will be camped out on your door step, refusing to leave without a taste). After the Kukul Mas Curry, the next recipe I chose to try under the “Sinhalese Cuisine” theme in the Blogging Marathon #84 was this delicious brinjal relish called Batu Moju or Wambatu Moju.I was first informed about this dish by a Sri Lankan friend, Rizna on the JorenQ FB group. Also I didn’t add any salt, because most of the time I feel it’s unnecessary, but I ate this and thought ‘this would be amazing if I had just added salt like the recipe said.’ They differ in terms of their name, variety, shape, color and forms. I am about to try this dish (I’m already in Love with it). Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons. BRINJAL EGGPLANT MOJU (PAHIE) RECIPE VEGAN SRI LANKA. Turn, roast for a further 10 minutes - edges should be caramelised, soft inside, but they're not shrivelled up and dismal. Brinjal moju/ pahi is one of those Sri Lankan vegetarian dishes which successfully tickles every single tastebud in your mouth. Moju means Pickle. Can’t wait to try again!!! Stir in water, and then add the eggplant. Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons. O Brinjal (Eggplant) O Family: Solanaceae O Botanical Name: Solanum melongina L ... O The national average yield of brinjal - 7.38 t /ha in Sri Lanka O The national average yield in world - 13.7 t/ha and 12.3 t / … Botanical Name: Solanum melongina L Egg plant or brinjal (Solanum melongina) is a hardy plant compared to other vegetables grown in Sri-Lanka. A quick Google search this morning enlightened me to the fact that Sri Lankan eggplant salad is a fancy name for eggplant sambol and wambatu is eggplant/brinjal. Thanks ever so much. Indian food actually uses a LOT of oil in cooking. Each recipe on this blog has been written with great care and love to the best of my ability with you in mind. Add turmeric powder and salt. Incredible BBQ Grilled Vegetables – marinated! The following is a super-generalised attempt to explain traits of northern versus southern Indian food! It warms you up with all the spices and the richness from the coconut milk. Thank you.xx, That’s terrific to hear Rachel, thanks so much! How to make Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry Recipe To begin making the Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry Recipe, wash and cut the eggplant into thin long slices about 2 inches... Add salt to the eggplant slices and keep it in a colander for about 30 minutes for the bitter juices from the eggplant… Put in the seasoned eggplant. Ground Mustard - 1/2 TSP. Brillant. salt to season Their eggplant curry (Brinjal curry) is particularly famous – it has an intensely deep, smoky and sweet taste we suspect comes from deep frying the eggplant to get massive caramelisation and oily goodness. Directions : add water to a large bowl and mix salt and turmeric, than add slice brinjal and put it about 15 minute. Eggplant has so many names but if you’re a brinjal, aubergine or eggplant lover, this Sri Lankan Wambatu Moju is an eggplant recipe you will want to try! © jehan yusoof In small batches fry the brinjal/eggplant strips until they turn golden brown, make sure to avoid frying the brinjals until they turn to a darker colour as the fried brinjals will taste bitter. 250g medium-sized eggplant(4-5 brinjals/eggplant) 1 medium-sized tomato cut into slices ","position":10,"name":"Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly, this would...","url":"https:\/\/www.islandsmile.org\/sri-lankan-fried-eggplant-salad\/#mv_create_111_10"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"If you are planning to serve the salad late,\u00a0avoid mixing the brinjals with the other ingredients. Low cal at 250 calories and incidentally vegan. Recipe type: Vegetable. Even my 21year od son who hates aubergine takes a 2nd helping. 4 - Sticky Sri Lankan Eggplant Relish Brinjal Moju How to Make Brinjal Moju (Eggplant Moju) Brinjal Moju Ingredients: Brinjal (Eggplant) – 450g; Salt – 1 Tsp to coat eggplant | 1 tsp for mixture; Dried Fish – 150g; Onion – 2; Garlic – 5 or 6 cloves; Chilli – 3; Ginger – small piece; Dried Chilli – 5 or 6; Turmeric – 1 tsp; Chilli Flakes – 1 … Instructions What is Sri Lankan Wambatu Moju? Directions : add water to a large bowl and mix salt and turmeric, than add slice brinjal and put it about 15 minute. The tandoor also originates from the north, hence dishes like Tandoori Chicken come from the north. As I mentioned about Sri Lankan cuisine and my latest obsession with it, here iam sharing a very popular eggplant curry from sri lanka. Heaven on a plate. 1 large onion sliced thin Fry till aromatic. This is not one for the faint hearted – it’s not mild and creamy like Butter Chicken. Hi Elle, that’s fine to use all three, just make sure they are cut into pieces of approximately the same size N x. Hi Nagi! But it’s not so unhealthy – in fact, it clocks in at just 250 calories per serving! Looking forward to make this for others as well. This site has been monetized with affiliate links. It is very, very tasty. Used the substitutions and we all loved it!!! ","position":2,"name":"Slice the onions, tomatoes, green chillies\u00a0to a bowl...","url":"https:\/\/www.islandsmile.org\/sri-lankan-fried-eggplant-salad\/#mv_create_111_2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Layer a bowl with paper towels and have the brinjals ready for deep frying. Better than at the best indian restaurant in my town. SOOOOO FREAKING GOOD!!! ","position":7,"name":"Maintain low-medium heat and fry all the brinjals...","url":"https:\/\/www.islandsmile.org\/sri-lankan-fried-eggplant-salad\/#mv_create_111_7"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Once the brinjals are fried, combine them with onions, green chillies and tomatoes. Workflow to make Sri Lankan eggplant salad. As I mentioned about Sri Lankan cuisine and my latest obsession with it, here iam sharing a very popular eggplant curry from sri lanka. Simply the best way to cook eggplant in the oven! There are many different kinds of eggplant in the market. garlic and egg fried rice(in 30 minutes). Heat the oil in a frying pan add the onions, chillies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, pandan leaf and fry on medium heat until onions are just translucent. Yay vegans! Cook Time Add turmeric powder and... 2. A FRIED EGGPLANT/BRINJAL SALAD WITH SRI LANKAN FLAVOURS. ","position":5,"name":"Let the oil heat to a point where...","url":"https:\/\/www.islandsmile.org\/sri-lankan-fried-eggplant-salad\/#mv_create_111_5"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In small batches fry the brinjal\/eggplant strips until they turn golden brown, make sure to avoid frying the brinjals until they turn to a darker colour as the fried brinjals will taste bitter. From the spiciness of the chilli to the tang from the vinegar to the slight bitterness of crushed mustard and the sweetness and saltiness of sugar and salt – it covers the whole spectrum of flavours in one mouthful. Have all the ingredients ready. Line tray with parchment/baking paper. Copyright © 2020 ISLAND SMILE | Wisteria on Trellis Framework by Mediavine, Using thin slices of deep-fried brinjals, you can make this delicious simple, strips, place them in a bowl, season with salt and turmeric, combine and set aside. Combine the coconut milk and the mustard seeds and pour the mixture over the eggplant. Eggplant Crop with Drip Irrigation. Continuing with my ‘cook by capital’ theme, my choice is ‘Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte’. Wambatu Curry (Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry) Serves 6 Ingredients. O Brinjal (Eggplant) O Family: Solanaceae O Botanical Name: Solanum melongina L ; 2. Apparently it doesn’t taste like aubergine . Wheat is the staple crop, so you find flatbreads such as chapaati, paratha and naan are the more traditional meal accompaniments. Add curry leaves, stir, leave to sizzle for 15 seconds - seeds might pop, Indian cooking is very dramatic! Brinjal moju/ pahi is one of those Sri Lankan vegetarian dishes which successfully tickles every single tastebud in your mouth. Slice the onions, tomatoes, green chillies to a bowl and set aside. Don't worry if it's a little raw inside once the outside is golden, it will finish cooking in the sauce. Cooking oil - … Brief History A native to India and Sri Lanka, Eggplants has been widely cultivated in … I live in Scotland and even the nearest Indian shop doesn’t have curry leaves, would a small amount of ground fenugreek work ? Botanical Name: Solanum melongina L Egg plant or brinjal (Solanum melongina) is a hardy plant compared to other vegetables grown in Sri-Lanka. 1 large onion sliced thin Wash the eggplant and mix with1 teaspoon of salt and turmeric and marinate for half an hour. If the eggplant turns into black, you will feel bitterness on the final dish. Eggplant is one of my favourite vegetables. It is the official, administrative capital of Sri Lanka… All images and text on this website are protected by copyright. Sri Lankan menu 3 Thank you! It’s a very intense authentic Indian curry flavour, as opposed to a generic flavour like those recipes you see made with a load of just “curry powder” and maybe some Garam Masala. Rice and legumes are also the staples in the south, and from this part of the country hail legendary Indian dishes like dosa, vada and idli. How to Make Brinjal Moju (Eggplant Moju) Brinjal Moju Ingredients: Brinjal (Eggplant) – 450g; Salt – 1 Tsp to coat eggplant | 1 tsp for mixture North Indian cuisine is historically influenced by the Arabs and Middle East, so tends to use more meat and dairy, with foods based on yogurt, ghee, and nuts – like Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala and Rogan Josh. Its also great as a quick lunchtime meal. Buttery. But I … Place the eggplants in a bowl with the turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt; toss to coat well. Brinjal or Wambatu Moju or Sri Lankan Eggplant Relish was one of my very favourite accompaniments for curry when I visited Sri Lanka last year. One of the most popular is Brinjal Moju.Other than that,brinjal is delicious when cooked with coconut milk.Check this Brinjal Curry recipe for another way to cook. And if you’re going low carb, use Cauliflower Rice instead (the sauce is so strong, you won’t care). Ingredients. A STAPLE dish in many Ceylonese households is the brinjal coconut milk curry (kathrikkai paal curry), eaten with rice or puttu (steamed ground rice and coconut cylinders).Growing up, I never really liked the dish, not because of how it tasted but how it looked – soft and mushy, with seeds of the vegetable all mixed in. This is a curry inspired by the famous Sri Lankan eggplant curry we love at New Shakthi Sri Lankan in Homebush (Sydney, Australia). It’s free and on the blog, for you to try anytime. Remove and discard curry leaves. Before we go too deep into the recipe I wanted to let my non-Sri Lankan friends know what exactly a Wambatu Moju is. Spices and the mustard seeds and pour on to the salad, mix well as chapaati, paratha and are. 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