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kathrikai podi curry- brinjal stir fry made with fresh spice powder served in a white shallow handled bowl placed on a blue coaster
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Kathirikai Podi Curry

Kathirikai Podi Curry- South Indian style Eggplants made with freshly ground spice powder.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling time10 minutes
Course: Accompaniment
Cuisine: Indian- South

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder a pinch
  • 2 tbsp Oil 2 tbsp
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves a sprig
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 12 medium tender purple eggplants chopped into wedges
  • To Roast And Grind
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • 1 tsp Chana dal
  • 2 tsp Coriander seeds
  • 4 Dry red chilies
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper corns
  • 1/4 tsp Sesame seeds
  • 1 marble size Tamarind a small marble size
  • 3/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 3/4 tsp Oil 1/2 tsp

Instructions

Making the spice powder

  • Heat 1/2 tsp oil and add chana dal, urad dal, tamarind, coriander seeds and dry red chilies Turn flame to medium.
  • When they begin to brown a little, add the remaining ingredients and roast till aromatic making sure the flame is medium low all the time.
  • Once done, let cool completely.
  • Add salt and grind to a powder. This should slightly coarse. Set aside.

Making Kathirikai Podi curry

  • Heat a pan with 2 tbsp oil. Pop the mustard seeds.
  • Add curry leaves.
  • Now add turmeric and eggplant wedges and salt , give a good toss, making sure the oil coats the eggplants well.
  • Cook the mixture covered on medium flame until the eggplants are fork tender but still hold shape. This takes roughly 8 to 10 mins.
  • When done, add the ground spice mix and combine gently.
  • Cook on medium flame for 2 mins.
  • Switch off flame and serve hot.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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