Kathirikai puli kulambu (brinjal curry)

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Main Dish

2 servings

Very Easy

47 min

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Ingredients

• Brinjal - small 5 to 6
• Onion - 1 medium ( sliced)
• Coconut - 1/2 cup
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Cumin Powder - 1 teaspoon
• Chili Powder- 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tamarind - Big Lemon Size (Soak it in water and extract the juice)
• Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Fenugreek seeds - 4 or 5
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• oil
• Salt - to taste

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Preparation

• Cut the brinjal length wise into pieces.
• Heat oil in a kadai and shallow fry the brinjals. Remove it and place in a tissue paper.
• Heat oil in another kadai and add mustard seeds and when they pop add the fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
• Add the sliced onions and saute it.When the onions become soft ,add the chilli powder and mix it well. Add the tamarind juice( 2 cups) and allow it cook.
• After 5 minutes add the brinjal. Close it with a lid and allow it to cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Grind the coconut along with turmeric, cumin powder and garlic into a smooth paste.
• Add the grounded paste to the brinjal and allow it cook for 10 more minutes or until done.

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