Kathirikai fry | Brinjal Curry
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Brinajal poriyal
Kathirikai Poriyal is a traditional South Indian dish that is not only delicious but also packed with nutritional benefits. This simple and healthy recipe is made using eggplant, a versatile vegetable that is widely available and easy to prepare. If you're looking for a tasty and nutritious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, then Kathirikai curry is a perfect choice!
should I marinate brinjal?
I mixed all the ingredients in advance just before making poriyal. no need to marinate the brinjal as it might turn watery.
Can I use sambar powder?
You can use any spice powder of your choice.
Oil for brinjal poriyal
I have used peanut oil but you can use any oil of your choice.
Can I skip rice and besan flour?
Yes they are optional but give good texture for the poriyal
Why crushed peanuts?
It is also optional but it gives a good crunch and gives amazing taste
Key tips for kathirikka curry
- Always wipe and dry brinjal before cutting
- Cut thin slices and immediately mix the spice powders
- Avoid marinating for a long time
- use a wide pan and avoid constant stirring
- add rice and besan flour only after the brinjal cook to soft press stage
Ingredients:
275 grams brinjal
1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts
¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 teaspoon besan flour
2 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
1 teaspoon rice flour
½ teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon asafoetida
Small piece tamarind
Required Salt
To temper
1 tablespoon Peanut Oil
¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
Curry leaves - few
1 tablespoon Channa dal
How to make kathirikai curry with step-by-step pictures
- First, wash and wipe the brinjal well
- thinly slice the brinjal and transfer it to a wide mixing bowl
- add turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, asafoetida, and a small piece of tamarind; mix well
- Add oil to the pan and heat on medium flame
- When the oil becomes hot add the ingredients under "to Temper"; let it splutter
- Add the Brinjal and reduce the heat between low to medium
- cook for around 5 minutes or till brinjals turn to soft press stage
- Add rice flour and besan flour; mix well and cook for 3 minutes
- finally, add peanuts; mix well and cook for 5 minutes or until brinjal turns to desired texture
Ingredients
- 275 grams brinjal
- 1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon besan flour
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon rice flour
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon asafoetida
- Small piece tamarind
- Required Salt
To temper
- 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves - few
- 1 tablespoon Channa dal
Instructions
- First, wash and wipe the brinjal well
- thinly slice the brinjal and transfer it to a wide mixing bowl
- add turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, asafoetida, and a small piece of tamarind; mix well
- Add oil to the pan and heat on medium flame
- When the oil becomes hot add the ingredients under "to Temper"; let it splutter
- Add the Brinjal and reduce the heat between low to medium
- cook for around 5 minutes or till brinjals turn to soft press stage
- Add rice flour and besan flour; mix well and cook for 3 minutes
- finally, add peanuts; mix well and cook for 5 minutes or until brinjal turns to desired texture
Video
Notes
- Always wipe and dry brinjal before cutting
- Cut thin slices and immediately mix the spice powders
- Avoid marinating for a long time
- use a wide pan and avoid constant stirring
- add rice and besan flour only after the brinjal cook to soft press stage
simple, flavorful and tasty recipe dear!
Kathrikai fry looks delicious
Hi Vidya, wondering how long you soak the eggplant? this looks delicious. Would love to prepare........
looks good! i love eggplant too!
Simple yet delicious recipe Vidya. Love to have it with curd rice.
A perennial favourite in our home!
Simple but more effectively tasty fry..with brinjal
Love this perfect for weeknights easy and super yum
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Vidya, it's so cool that you met a woman in line at Costco that you were able to help! Even cooler that you were able to use your amazing cooking skills as a food blogger to do so. The truth is, eggplant is REALLY hard to cook! Love that you posted a great recipe with tips here. 🙂
Yummy Vidya!
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I feel your pics make the dishes look even more 'delicious' 🙂
Interesting encounter in costco va.. super 🙂 Great recipe da. Love this fry with avial and moor kuzhambu.
Looks delicious !
I love eggplants 🙂
Yummy recipe Vidya, should try it this way sometime
Oh my - I love Brinjal fry - such an intoxicating dish - so hard to stop eating! And the Costco I shop at has the biggest Eggplants!
This brinjal fry looks so delicious. Love how hearty and comfy this is.
I love brinjal in any form!! This is lip-smacking!!
I love brinjals Vidya and these look amazing!
Simple and tasty!
Delicious! I love eggplants, and I am switching to a more fish and veggie diet lately, so this will definitely come in handy 🙂
Sambar powder definitely gives an awesome flavor to this dish. Will give it a try!
Lip smashing curry.
Lip smacking curry.
So true Vidya. The texture of this brinjal fry is perfect. I am not a big fan of brinjal but still drooling,looking at the pics 🙂
Simple and delicious...
It looks awesome!
I love egg plant too. I never used sambar powder before. I guess, it will be a new addition to my kitchen. I know the taste of it from restaurants, but never tried it at home.
Thanks for the recipe, Vidya. Looks very tasty.
Brinjal is perfectly fried and will go well with rice and any gravy
Sometimes garlic upsets my stomach, so I'm pleased to see it is not necessary for this curry dish!
A simple lunch! It suits for busy people as mine. Thanks! 🙂
looks delicious
YUmmm love it bookmarking this ...
Looks delicious.
I too love brinjal.Looks delicious
Good one!