Andhra Style Brinjal & Green Peas (Vankaya Bataani Mudda Kura)

South Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special
Andhra Pradesh Cuisine
Andhra Style Brinjal & Green Peas (Vankaya Bataani Mudda Kura)

This comes straight from my Grandmother's Kitchen :)
She always has these practical ideas to utilize whatever Pulses, Vegetables we have in the Pantry, so we made this Traditional Andhra Recipe with just the available ingredients for Lunch :)
In a Traditional Andhra Kitchen, the vegetables are always bought with these Recipes ready in mind! There is so much to learn from our Grandmother's who always knew their mixes, ratios, proportions & also the importance of Seasonal Vegetables & Fruits in the Kitchen :)
Serves 2

Ingredients:

Green Peas (Matar/Bataani)- 100 Grams

Long Purple Brinjal (Baingan/Vankaya)-  250 Grams, Small

Turmeric Powder- ¼ Tsp.

Salt- To Taste

For Tempering:

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 3 Tsp.

Dried Red Chilli- 1, Broken  9

Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)- ½ Tsp.
Black Lentil (Urad Dal)- ¼ Tsp.

Mustard Seed (Rai/Sarson)- ½ Tsp.

Cumin Seed (Jeera)- ¼ Tsp.

Hing- a Pinch
Green Chillies- 2, Finely Chopped 
Curry Leaves- 10 Small

Method:

Wash and Cut Brinjal into Long Slices and keep them in Salted Water (to prevent discoloration)

Boil together the Brinjal with Salt, Turmeric Powder till Tender


Heat Oil in a Pan, Add the Tempering items & Sauté

Add the Boiled Vegetables (Brinjals & Peas) & Mix
Add Turmeric Powder, Salt & Mix Well

On Medium High Flame, Keep Stirring occasionally uncovered till the Brinjals become Tender

Check for Water if needed, Sprinkle all over with hand
Cover & Cook till the Brinjals & Peas are done

Tips:
Can also prepare the Brinjal with Peas directly in the Pan instead of Boiling the Brinjal separately


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