Brinjal Fry/ Kathirikai Varuval

Cook Time :30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

These days I prefer to cook very easy recipes and get out of the kitchen quickly. I usaully take this along with Chapathi but goes well with Sambar Rice/ Rasam Rice or Curd Rice.

Dry Brinjal Fry/ Kathirikai Poriyal

This can be made with any variety of brinjal/ egg plant whichever is available based on season.

Dry Brinjal Fry/ Kathirikai Poriyal

Ingredients :
Brinjal (small) 20 nos
Oil 3 tbsp
Mustard 1/4 tsp
Split Black Gram 1/2 tsp
Channa dhal 1/4 tsp
Red Chili 4 nos
Curry Leaves Chili 1 strand
Asafoetida 1 pinch
Sambar Powder 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tsp
Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Directions:
  1. Step 1

    Clean brinjal and cut them into bite size pieces.

  2. Step 2

    In a pan heat oil, add mustard, split urad dhal and channa dhal. When mustard splutters add the red chili, curry leaves. Add asafoetida and fry for 2-3 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add the brinjal, sambar powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric and salt. Fry this in slow flame for 20-30 min until it’s done, no need to add or sprinkle water. Stir it often so that the masala gets mixed evenly.

(*) Enjoy this with white rice or chapathi.

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21 Comments

  1. Came out Well

  2. Tried it. It was so good. Thank u

  3. i tried tis recipe it came out very well.past days i wont like brinjal curry but seeing u r dish i tried it its very yummmy yummy.now a days i am loving to eat brinjal cuury

  4. One Awesome Recipe!!! Kudos..!

  5. Excellent recipe sashi…….came out dooo we’ll,my hubby liked it so much,thx fr such a yummy recipe!!!!

  6. Hi Sashi,

    My mouth is watering while seeing all the recipes in your site. Thank you so much for uploading. I tried many recipes its awesome taste.

    I could not find Brinjal Smash curry – frying Brinjal in flame and removing the brinjal skin and smash. Do you have any idea? If you have that can you share. Thanks again. God Bless You :)

    1. Thanks Revathi. I haven’t made that in a while, sure will add it soon.

  7. Hi, It was tasty, made it for the first time. Thanks for the dish

  8. Brinjal fry is suitable for chapathi and will match with Rasam Rice.

  9. Looks good. How many onions to use?

    1. Oops!! added by mistake. No onions added actually, updated the recipe as well.

  10. wow…
    looks delicious and very tempting dear :)

  11. Omg, super inviting fry,just makes me hungry..

  12. This fry is one of our favourites in our house! Yum!

  13. Very Nice Sashi :) Thanks for this

    1. Thanks Meghala!!

  14. Wow looks yummy

  15. Lovely varuval… perfect for that comforting home food..:) Looks awesome..:)
    Reva

  16. A perfect side dish for curd rice my dear..looks yummy and spicy too:)

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