A beautiful charred eggplant dish from Tamil Nadu, featuring a blend of eggplants, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions, and spices that create a delicious curry. Perfectly garnished with cumin seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts for added flavor.
1: Char the eggplant over an open flame or grill until soft and smoky.
2: In a pan, heat vegetable oil or coconut oil.
3: Add cumin seeds, grated garlic, and grated ginger, sauté until fragrant.
4: Add onions and green chillis, cook until onions are translucent.
5: Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, and coriander powder; mix well.
6: Stir in the charred eggplant and simmer for a few minutes.
7: Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
8: Garnish with fresh curry leaves, red onion, green bell pepper, and peanuts before serving.
