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Brinjal

brinjal

About

Brinjal, also known as eggplant, is a popular vegetable that is widely used in many cuisines around the world. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a spongy texture. Brinjal can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, grilling, roasting, and stir-frying. It is often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes, and can also be used in soups, stews, and curries. Brinjal is rich in potassium, vitamin b6 and fiber.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

1.4
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Fats

4.0
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Carbs

0.3
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Fibre

3.0

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Recipe

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Ingredients

large brinjals, cut into cubes

2

onion, finely chopped

1

tomatoes, finely chopped

2

cloves garlic, minced

2

ginger, minced

1 teaspoon

cumin powder

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

oil

2 tablespoons

Salt to taste

chopped fresh coriander leaves

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2:

Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.

Step 3:

Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a few seconds.

Step 4:

Add the tomatoes and cook until soft.

Step 5:

Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix well.

Step 6:

Add the brinjal cubes and mix well.

Step 7:

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Step 8:

Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9:

Uncover the pan and cook for a few more minutes until the brinjal is cooked through.

Step 10:

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 11032 users have chowed down on Brinjal a whopping 16338 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru are the top 5 cities gobbling up Brinjal like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Brinjal, our users are head over heels in march, but the interest cools down in october.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Brinjal is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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