Did you know that the literal translation of ‘baingan’ actually means ‘without merit’.Botanically, brinjal is a fruit (a berry), not a vegetable. It grows on vines, just like tomatoes. For cooking purposes, it is considered a vegetable.
This fleshy, and purple or green veggie is often one of the last options in your menu. There is a misconception that it is not as nutritious as the other much-lauded vegetables and we assume that any dish that includes eggplant is going to be bland.This humble vegetable has a lot to offer – it is highly nutritious, and is very effective in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, acne, and hair loss.
Sharing this simple recipe with 5 INGREDIENTS and easy to prepare. You can use either green or purple ; long or round variant to prepare this dish. Here I am using the green variant.
INGREDIENTS
- Brinjal- cut into round pieces
- Chilli powder -1tspn
- Turmeric powder 1/4tspn
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
DIRECTION
Mix chilli powder, salt and turmeric powder add water and make it a paste. Marinate brinjal pieces with paste.
Add oil in a tawa and shallow fry the brinjal. Serve hot with rice and curry.
Health benefits of brinjal
- Helps Control Diabetes
- Good For Cardiovascular Health
- Boosts Memory
- Removes Excess Iron From The Body
- Facilitates Weight Loss
- Aids Digestion
- Helps Quit Smoking
- Has Antibacterial Properties
- Reduces Blood Pressure And Stress Levels
- Prevents Cancer
- Helps Prevent Cognitive Disorders
- Enhances Bone Health
- Treats Anemia
- Prevents Congenital Disorders
- Lowers Cholesterol Levels
- Provides Instant Energy
- Helps Strengthen The Immune System
- Is Good For Babies
- Enhances Liver Health
- Treats Acid Reflux
- Relieves Constipation
- Treats Gout
- Cures Hemorrhoids
- Cures Insomnia
- Treats Peptic Ulcers
