The second recipe for today is a simple and delicious curry that my mother sometimes makes.

This weekend, I will be posting guest blogger posts on a couple of non-vegetarian specialties from the central and southern provinces of Sri Lanka.

Brinjal and Green Peas Curry

Time taken: 15 – 20 mins

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• Brinjal – 1
• Chilli – 1
• Onion – ½
• Curry leaves – 1 sprig
• Green peas – ½ cup
• Coconut milk or non-fat milk – 1 cup
• Salt, to taste
• Lime juice – 1 tsp + slice (for garnish)

Method:

1. Chop up the brinjal, onion and chilli into small pieces.
2. In a saucepan, add all the ingredients and cook on medium heat for about 15 to 20 mins until the curry comes together.
3. Remove from heat and mix a tsp of lime juice in the curry.
4. Garnish with a slice of lime and serve with some rice.

Recipe source: Raji Thillainathan.