Thenu’s Kitchen


Ennai Kathirikai Kara Kulambu
May 16, 2008, 12:06 am
Filed under: Brinjal, Curries | Tags: , ,

  • In 0.5tsp of oil, roast 1tbsp coriander seeds, 0.5tsp cumin seeds, 0.25tsp pepper, 2 red chillies until raw smell goes away
  • Saute half medium onion until translucent and grind it along with the above spices to a fine paste. Do not brown the onions
  • Cut the brinjals – make 4 slits to the whole brinjal from the top and let the stem remain intact as seen in the picture
  • Saute the brinjals in liberal oil and set aside
  • In the same oil, temper some mustard seeds, curry leaves
  • Saute a half medium onion chopped finely
  • Add salt, and a pinch of turmeric powder
  • Add the ground paste
  • Saute until oil leaves by the sides
  • Add 1 cup tamarind juice
  • Let it cook for 1 min
  • Toss in the sauted brinjals
  • Cover and cook until brinjals are well done
  • Add 1 tbsp of powdered pottu kadalai mix (dhalia)
  • Optional: Use 1tbsp of coconut powder instead
  • Add little jaggery or sugar
  • Cook for another 3 mins
  • Garnish with curry leaves
  • Serve hot with rice

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