Green Eggplant Fry / Vazhuthananga Mezhukupuratti

Things you will need:

• Green Eggplant - 1 lb; washed thoroughly,cut into bite size pieces
• Red Whole chillies- 3 or 4 
• Curry Leaves
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Red Chilli powder-1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Mustard Seeds- 1 tsp
• Green Chillies- 3 or 4 ; slit in half lengthwise
• Coconut Oil- 2 tbsp

Preparation Method:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
• Now add green chillies,curry leaves and red whole chillies and stir well.
• Once done,add turmeric powder and red chilli powder until the raw smell is gone.
• Now add eggplant,salt and cook covered in low-medium heat for 5 mins.Stir occassionally.
• Make sure there is no water content in the pan.
• Do a taste test and add salt if necessary.

Green Eggplant Fry / Vazhuthananga Mezhukupuratti can now be served with warm rice and Sambharor Mambazha Pulissery.