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Cook Time :30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Kathirikai Kara Kulambu / Spicy Brinjal Gravy

Ingredients :
Brinjal/ Katharikkai 10 ( Small )
Onion 2 no
Garlic 10 cloves
Tomato 4 no
Tamarind small lemon size
Red Chili Powder 2 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
To Grind :
Coconut 3 tbsp
Cashew 4 no
Poppy Seeds 2 tsp
Fennel Seeds 1/4 tsp
Pepper 1/4 tsp
Garlic 2 cloves
Seasoning :
Sesame Oil 4 tbsp
Mustard 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek 1/2 tsp
Fennel Seeds 1/2 tsp
Directions:
  1. Step 1

    Cut brinjal in length wise. Soak tamarind in 2 cups of water and squeeze it juice. Grind the items given in ” To Grind ” Section. Chop onions, tomato and garlic.

  2. Step 2

    In a pan add sesame oil and the seasoning items. Fry for 30 sec. Add chopped onion and garlic. Fry this till onion is translucent. Add tomato, brinjal, salt and cook till the tomatoes are almost cooked. Add coriander powder, turmeric and Chili powder and cook for 5 min.

  3. Step 3

    Add tamarind water and cook till the raw smell leaves. Add the ground mixture and boil for 5 minutes.

(*) This goes good with white rice and Vadam. Recipe from Revathi Shanmugam cook books.