Perugu Vankaya (Spiced Eggplant Curry)
A fragrant Telugu-style eggplant curry simmered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a blend of aromatic spices. The dish is hearty yet quick, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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40 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 2 dry red chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
Instructions
- 11. Wash the eggplants, trim the stems, and cut them into bite‑sized cubes; set aside.
- 22. Heat 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat (about 356°F).
- 33. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds; when they begin to pop, add the broken dry red chilies, curry leaves, and stir for 10 seconds.
- 44. Add the eggplant pieces to the pan, spreading them in a single layer. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to turn golden and soften.
- 55. Sprinkle ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder over the eggplant. Mix well to coat the pieces evenly with the spices.
- 66. Pour in 1 cup water and add 1 Tbsp tamarind pulp; stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 77. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the curry simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the eggplant is fully tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 88. Taste and season with salt as needed; adjust the heat by adding a pinch more chili powder if you prefer extra spiciness.
- 99. Turn off the heat and let the curry rest for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 1010. Serve hot with steamed rice, roti, or naan, garnished with a few fresh curry leaves if desired.
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- How long does it take to make Perugu Vankaya (Spiced Eggplant Curry)?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Perugu Vankaya (Spiced Eggplant Curry) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Perugu Vankaya (Spiced Eggplant Curry) recipe come from?
- It was shared by varunvasudev011 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.