Brinjal Eggplant (Aubergine) Pickle (Goa, India) Recipe

Name: Brinjal Eggplant (Aubergine) Pickle (Goa, India)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg eggplants (brinjal); 4 ounces ginger (5 inch); 6 ounces garlic cloves (3 North American large pods or 6 small pods); 5 ounces chili powder; 1 tablespoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons black mustard seeds, powdered; 1 1/2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds, roasted and powdered; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, roasted and powdered; 3/4 cup salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups mustard oil (Indian grocery store) or 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp or 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste; curry leaf, from Indian grocery store (optional); 1 1/4 cups vinegar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 kg eggplants (brinjal)
4 ounces ginger (5 inch)
6 ounces garlic cloves (3 North American large pods or 6 small pods)
5 ounces chili powder
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons black mustard seeds, powdered
1 1/2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds, roasted and powdered
2 tablespoons cumin seeds, roasted and powdered
3/4 cup salt
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups mustard oil (Indian grocery store) or 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp or 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste
curry leaf, from Indian grocery store (optional)
1 1/4 cups vinegar

1
Julianne or dice small brinjal-eggplant.
2
Layer brinjal with salt alternately. Let stand 4-5 hours till water separates from vegetable.
3
Squeeze in handfuls brinjal till water is removed. Keep in separate bowl.
4
Grind ginger and garlic in some of the vinegar to paste.
5
Heat oil till smoke starts rising. Fry brinjals two hand fulls at a time. Drain with slotted spoon and set aside. Wait for water to evaporate from oil, till the bubbles stop before frying another lot of brinjal.
6
Add and fry garlic and ginger paste for 5 minutes.
7
Add dry spices, fry 2 minutes.
8
Add vinegar and tamarind, mix well for 1 minute.
9
Add curry leaves and sugar, mix well.
10
Add brinjal mix well and cook 1-2 minutes.
11
Cool and bottle.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 kg eggplants (brinjal), 4 ounces ginger (5 inch), 6 ounces garlic cloves (3 North American large pods or 6 small pods), 5 ounces chili powder, and more.

Yes, Brinjal Eggplant (Aubergine) Pickle (Goa, India) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brinjal Eggplant (Aubergine) Pickle (Goa, India)

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