The dear husband is actually non-fussy
when it comes to food. Except for his pet peeves. Like today's dish.
Right from the start of marriage
(including the wedding menu, where we 'forgot' to ask for his micro
preferences), he fails to understand why should two vegetables be mixed when
they can be eaten separately. Like Potato and Brinjal are brilliant veggies. Separately.
He wouldn't touch this in the initial days.
I pursued making them though, for I love
this combo a LOT !! When the girls were born and he grew wiser, he wanted to be
a model father, and now both elder one and the dad tolerate this.
The special magic
in this is the spice powder thats used and that gives a super kick to the whole
dish. I use the spice powder as in this curry, and even add capsicum (bell peppers),
carrots and even fresh peas (more mixed veggies in one dish means more vexed
husband :D). And it teams up so well with Curd rice or plain rice + Rasam / Sambhar
Lets get to make this...
Prep time : 10 mins, cook time : 15 mins,
serves :2
Course : Side dish / accompaniment, vegan
Ingredients:
- Brinjal (long variety - green or purple) -
150 gms - 2 medium - Potato - 1 large or 2 medium
- Salt - to taste
- Oil - 1 TBSP
- Vangi bhath powder - 2 tsp**
- Jaggery - ½ tsp
- Tamarind paste - ½ teaspoon (substitute with
¼ teaspoon amchur / dry mango powder) - Dry coconut grated - ½ teaspoon (totally
opt.)
**For
the Spice powder (Makes 1 serving):
- Dry coriander seeds - 1 TBSP
- Channa Dal - ½ TBSP
- Dry Red chillies - 3 or 4
- Clove - 1 or 2
- Cinnamon - ¼ inch stick
- Grated Dry copra / dried coconut - ½ tsp
- Oil - 1 tsp
Method:
- Wash and scrub potatoes, with the skin on
(thats how we prefer it), cut into 1.5 inch long thickish batons and reserve in
slightly salted water. - Wash brinjals and cut them lengthwise the
same size as the potatoes and also add them to the water along with the
potatoes. - **If you dont have spice powder, In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Fry the dry coriander
seeds, dry red chillies and channa dal. Keep aside. In the same oil, turn off
the flame and roast the rest of the ingredients for 1 min. Cool and grind the
spice mixture. If you have the spice powder, skip this step - Meanwhile drain the
potato and brinjal onto a kitchen towel and pat them dry. - In a pan, heat oil, splutter mustard,
asafoetida, curry leaves, turmeric. Saute well. Add the pat dried veggies,
saute for 2-3 mins on medium heat. Add salt , sprinkle very little water and
cook covered for 8-10 mins (keep sprinkling water if required totalling not
more than 3 TBSP) - Once veggies are done (they should be
still cooked but firm), add whole spice powder, tamarind paste, jaggery. Saute
gently for 1 min. - Finish with grated coconut if using.
Suma Gandlur says
This s one of favorite dishes when it comes to mixing vegetables in my home. The addition of tamarind and jiggery along with vangibhath powder sounds interesting. Will try this version.
Priya Suresh says
Slurp slurp, my mouth is watering here.. Love to have with some curd rice.
Jayashree says
Oooh....I love all the flavours you've mixed here.
Sowmya :) says
Looks so tempting! And to think I have just finished dinner. Feeling hungry all over again
Padmajha says
This is a favourite combo in our house. We make it a.bit differently though. Got to try your spice mix.
Padmajha says
This is a favourite combo in our house. We make it a.bit differently though. Got to try your spice mix.
rajani says
I too don't go for mixing if they can be served separately :D. Not a peeve or any thing, just grew up that way. But looks like I should try this combination at least, it def looks good.
Srivalli says
That's a nice dish..while we mostly don't mix vegetables for poriyals, its not a rule..I love this combination..my sil is known to mix potato with everything to make the kids eat that side dish..:)
Srividhya says
Nice combo. Love the addition of vaangibath powder.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Lovely combo and what a simple side dish this is.
Pavani says
My mom used to make a lot of mixed veggie curries, but my husband's family never even heard of the concept. So like you, it took me a while to get him in board.
This aloo-brinjal curry is one of my absolute favorites. Your post reminds me that it's been a while I made this combo.
Chef Mireille says
what a delicious version this looks like
Harini R says
Eggplant lovers will have a feast