Yogurt Eggplant Curry (Perugu Vankay)
A tangy South Indian eggplant curry where tender eggplant pieces are simmered in a spiced yogurt sauce. The dish balances the mild bitterness of the eggplant with the creamy sourness of yogurt, making it a comforting vegetarian main.
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb Eggplant (small)
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- 1 Onion
- 1 Tomato
- 2 Green chilies
- 1 tbsp Ginger‑garlic paste
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Red chili powder
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 10 Curry leaves
- 2 tbsp Oil
- to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them pop, then add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and slit green chilies; sauté for 30 seconds.
- 2Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown, about 4–5 minutes.
- 3Stir in the ginger‑garlic paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens and the oil begins to separate, roughly 3 minutes.
- 5Mix in turmeric, coriander, and red chili powders; stir well and cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
- 6Add the cubed eggplant, season with salt, and toss to coat the pieces with the spice mixture.
- 7Cover the pan and let the eggplant steam on low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes tender.
- 8Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the beaten yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- 9Simmer the curry gently for 5–7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Adjust salt if needed.
- 10Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the curry rest for 5 minutes so the yogurt thickens slightly.
- 11Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice, roti, or flatbread.
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- How long does it take to make Yogurt Eggplant Curry (Perugu Vankay)?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Yogurt Eggplant Curry (Perugu Vankay) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Yogurt Eggplant Curry (Perugu Vankay) 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.