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Kathirikai Theeyal

Kathirikai Theeyal-A delicious eggplant and coconut gravy from Kerala. Tastes great with rice.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Kerala
Servings: 4
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Purple eggplants 8-10 quartered
  • Shallots 8-10 peeled
  • Curry leaves a handful
  • Coconut oil 2 tbsp divided
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Tamarind extract from a small marble size tamarind ball 1 c
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • To roast and grind:
  • Freshly grated coconut 1/2 cup
  • Coriander seeds 1 tbsp
  • Whole black pepper corns 5
  • Dry red chilies 3-4

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tsp of coconut oil in a pan.
  • Keep the flame at the lowest, add the coconut and roast till light golden brown. Make sure you do not leave this unattended at any time as coconut burns quickly.
  • Once done, transfer to a blender.
  • Add a few drops more oil to the same pan and roast the coriander seeds, pepper and dry red chilies till aromatic. Again do this on low flame.
  • Once done, transfer to the blender, let cool and grind to a smooth paste adding little water.
  • Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan.
  • Splutter the mustard seeds and add shallots and curry leaves.
  • Once shallots turn light brown, add eggplants and fry for a min or two.
  • Add the tamarind extract along with salt and turmeric powder.
  • Mix well and let simmer till raw smell of tamarind goes away and the eggplants are fork tender.
  • Once done, add the ground paste and mix well.
  • Simmer for another 5 mins.
  • Finish with a drizzle of coconut oil and a sprinkle of curry leaves in the end.
  • Serve hot with rice and thoran of your choice.

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Disclaimer

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