Most of my friends hate cooking and I have tried to convince my hubby to learn to cook. He won’t even hear of it. My sister cooked this Gram Dal and Brinjal curry which was absolutely delicious. I had to share the recipe. It’s something I have eaten many times but never attempted to cook it myself. This recipe is definitely a keeper and I am sure it will be a regular in our home from now on. Its not a difficult dish to cook and with a few fragrant spices you can have a mouthwatering dish on your table. It is best to soak the Gram Dal the night before, it just cooks better if soaked. Be careful when boiling your dal, do not overcook it. You want the dal soft but still has to maintain it’s shape. Or your curry will be a mushy mess. I usually press the dal between my fingers and if it squishes easily then you know it’s ready.
I am not a fan of the large brinjals but it worked well with this curry. Some know it as eggplant or aubergines. My sister cut them into little cubes and once cooked it just melts in your mouth. I usually cut up my brinjals and soak them in some salt water to get rid of the bitterness. I learnt this from my mum and trust me it works. Like with any veg curry it shouldn’t be overly spiced. You can serve this curry with Roti, Puri or Basmati rice. Tastes delicious either way. It’s amazing how the simplest food can taste so good and so comforting too. This curry is one of those comforting dishes that you will want to eat again and again.
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