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    Eggplant Fry

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    Updated on September 28, 2021 By Shalini 14 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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     Eggplant or Aubergine is also called Brinjal in many parts of Asia. Through this recipe, I am going to share how to make the South Indian style Eggplant Fry. 

    South Indian Style Eggplant Fry

    One can make some tasty dishes with eggplants and the pan-fried marinated slices are my favorite.

    These eggplant steaks, as I like to call it, can be prepared in under 30 minutes- cooking time less than 15 minutes. It is a perfect side dish for both roti and rice.

    I love this recipe mainly because you needn't go about chopping any other vegetable than the eggplant.

    Baingan Fry slices stacked in a plate

    Of course, if you are a regular reader of this space, you know by now, I was a picky eater as a kid and I never had eggplants. But recently Mom shared this recipe with me and I fell in love with first, the aroma of the dish while the eggplant was beautifully getting fried. And Voila! I had to pick one and much on it. Tadaa! I loved it!

    Eggplants are a very good source of dietary fiber. It has somehow been misunderstood as non-nourishing food. They are low in calories and can be used for controlling diabetes. Needless to say, it a perfect Keto diet approved vegetable as well.

    It helps in limiting cholesterol and control high blood pressure and relieve stress.

    So, what's stopping you? Stuff, grill, bake, roast or stew your eggplantsβ€”they’re delicious in most avatars!

    | How to make Baingan Bharta - Charred and mashed eggplants cooked in a onion-tomato spice mix.

    The recipe that I've shared here is how we make Brinjal fry Kerala style.

    Brinjal Tawa Fry Recipe:

    All you need to do is slice the brinjals in slightly thick roundels, marinate with spice powders, and shallow fry or pan-fry in preferably coconut oil, for the South Indian touch.

    You needn't go about looking for those large eggplants, you can try with the smaller plump ones as well.

    The marinade will be perfect for about 8 small brinjals or about 6 slices of the large ones. Below is the picture where I've used small brinjals for making this recipe.

    Eggplant Fry South Indian Recipe

    What makes this recipe different from the Bengali Style Eggplant Fry or popularly known as Begun Bhaja is that the latter requires some kind of a binding agent to the marinade. You may either coat the eggplant slices with rice flour or dip them in a chickpea flour(besan) batter.

    Recipe for Eggplant Fry:

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    Eggplant Fry


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    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 3 persons 1x
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    Description

    Quick, flavorful and a perfect vegan accompaniment for rice and roti!


    Ingredients

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    • 8 small Eggplants or 6 slices from a bigger one
    • 1 cup Water
    • 1tbsp Salt
    • Oil, for shallow frying

    Marinade:

    • 1tsp Red chili powder
    • 4 cloves of Garlic, minced
    • 2tsp Sambar powder
    • 3tbsp water
    • Curry leaves, for garnish, if need be

    Instructions

    1. Wash and slice the eggplants in thick roundels.
    2. Soak in salted water for about ten minutes.
    3. Make a marinade of salt, red chili powder, minced garlic, sambar powder, and water.
    4. Heat oil in a wide pan. You need oil for shallow/pan-frying.
    5. Dip each eggplant roundel in the marinade and add it to the pan.
    6. Shallow fry on both sides. Add curry leaves too.
    7. Serve hot.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Kerala, Side Dishes, Veg
    • Cuisine: South Indian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 slice

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you peel eggplant before frying?
    I assume this is a question many have in mind. I know I did.
    I prefer to fry my eggplants with skin on. Especially in this recipe, leaving the skin on holds its shape. Further, the skin has many nutrients in it and it'd be perfectly tender after frying.

    How do you keep fried eggplant from getting soggy? How do you fry eggplant with less oil?
    Eggplants tend to absorb a lot of oil. Therefore, I prefer pan-frying these eggplant slices using less oil. They can be air fried or baked too.

    How do you make eggplant not gross?
    Well, I was there, trust me! There could be many reasons why many people find eggplants disgusting. It can be mushy, chewy, or unattractive after cooking. But this recipe became my favorite in an instant and the brinjal fry is a constant side to my lunch at least thrice a week.

    Is fried eggplant healthy?
    Eggplants are low in calories and high in dietary fiber. However, a deep-fried eggplant absorbs a lot of oil and that's why I prefer shallow frying over the deep frying method.

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    About Shalini

    Namaste! I'm Shalini, the blogger behind Something's Cooking(since 2014). I share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU because I've tried and tested every recipe published on this blog. You can find easy Keto, low-carb recipes, and authentic Indian recipes including South Indian (Kerala) foods. You can rest assured that Indian cooking will be made easy. Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here.

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    1. suman kher says

      December 03, 2016 at 8:51 am

      I've been off brinjal for ages! Tired of the usual stuff I used to make and then struggle to finish it all. But this sounds super yummy and a must try!

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      • Shalini says

        December 06, 2016 at 11:56 pm

        Thanks, Suman. I really hope you try it out soon.

        Reply
    2. Soumya says

      December 02, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      I know brinjal is a hated vegetable, but I absolutely love it! Eggplant fry is something I make pretty often at home and it is so simple and goes so well with just some daal and rice. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    3. Zainab says

      December 01, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      This is just such a great recipe shalz !Good way to I can sneak some veggies to my kids as well!

      Reply
    4. Me Otherwise says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Trying it out ... toay... Looks good and seems soooooper easy!!!

      Reply
    5. MALINY says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      I love brinjal and I love eating it just sauteed. Maybe I should try your recipe too πŸ™‚

      Reply
    6. SHALINI BAISIWALA says

      November 29, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      MMMMMM this sure does make my mouth water. I love your simplistic way of writing down the recipes n the pics are droolicious

      Reply
    7. Deepa says

      November 28, 2016 at 10:36 pm

      I don't like eating egg plants but this recipe looks good ..I am surely gonna try it as my hubby likes it. πŸ™‚

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    8. Parul Thakur says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:51 pm

      Brilliant! All I need is simple things at home and this is getting added. easy peasy it looks and yum too.

      Reply
    9. Suzy says

      November 28, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Anything brinjal is yummy yummy yummy. Must try this.

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    10. Anindya Sundar Basu says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:16 am

      In bengali we call it begun bhaja and its a must have with luchi . We never use sambar powder with this

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    11. Nabanita says

      November 28, 2016 at 7:34 am

      It is similar to begun bhaja. We coat the brinjals with salt, turmeric and fry them. Crunchy fries . Or, coqt it in a besan batter and fry. Sometimes rice flour is also used. It is one of my favourites:)

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    12. Alana says

      November 28, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Sounds so good - I know it would be too hot for me but my husband would love it.

      Reply

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    1. Baingan Bharta says:
      April 3, 2017 at 12:21 am

      […] of my favorite Eggplant recipes is the South Indian style of Eggplant Fry where the eggplants are sliced in rounded, marinated with spices and then roasted. […]

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