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This weekend we went to Costco for buying some stuff. As usual I shopped more than my list. My son got restless and refused to sit in the shopping cart. I took him and stood in one corner and my hubby was at the billing counter.
I brought a pack of Aubergine and when the cashier was about to scan it a lady standing next to hubby asked him, how do you cook Eggplant? My hubby said, I won't cook. She asked then why you bought? He pointed to me and said she cooks.
Lady came close to me and told me that she loves eggplant, but doesn't know to cook it. She told me her Brinjal always becomes mushy. I said cook in low -medium flame (my stove is induction and I keep around 4). Also told her not to add much water
She said she is always in search of some eggplant recipes asked me to share some recipe. I was thrilled and excited when a complete stranger who loves eggplant like me, ask for cooking tips. After a bit of hesitation, I told her I am food blogger and I have posted few recipes on blog.
She asked me if I have posted a simple Kathirikai Poriyal without any fancy ingredients.
Couple of my Brinjal recipes like
I remembered I have This Kathirikai Poriyal in draft. Since it was Sunday I thought will post it on Monday but somehow I postponed it till today.
As a child my obsession for Onion stopped me from liking this no onion version. My sister won't eat onion so my mother always prepares two versions of curry, one with onion for me and without onion for her. One day I happened to taste hers and I felt bad for missing it. I realized onion couldn't give the exact same texture.
This Kathirikai poriyal is prepared from pantry ingredients. If you are looking for a version with very less oil use non stick pan.
Kathirikai Curry |Brinjal Fry |
Ingredients
- Brinjal - 6 sliced and soaked in water
- Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
- Sambar powder - 1 teaspoon + 1/4 tsp
- Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
- Coriander powder - 1 tsp
- Tamarind extract - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - as needed
- To temper:
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves - few
- Asafetida - generous pinch
Instructions
- Add oil to the pan and cook on medium heat. When the oil becomes hot add the ingredients under "to Temper"; let it splutter
- Add the chopped Brinjal and reduce the heat between low to medium (I usually cook at 4). Sauté the Brinjal for a minute
- Add all the other ingredients and continue cooking for 12- 15 minutes or till the Brinjal are cooked to the desired consistency. Sprinkle little water if required
Video
Notes
- Use a flat base wide pan for even cooking
- If you are using a iron skillet oil quanity may vary
- Onions can be added after tempering
- To speed up the cooking process you can cover Brinjal with a lid till it's 3/4 done
- Adjust the cooking to time according to the consistency you desire. If you want it to a roast cook for some more time
- Thinly sliced Brinjal cook faster
- Peanut can be added for extra flavour
Ingredients:
brinjal - 6, sliced and soaked in water
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
Sambar powder- 1 teaspoon + 1/4 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
Salt - as needed
To temper:
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Asafetida - generous pinch
Method:
- Add oil to the pan and cook on medium heat. When the oil becomes hot add the ingredients under "to Temper"; let it splutter
- Add the chopped Brinjal and reduce the heat between low to medium. Sauté the Brinjal for a minute
- Add all the other ingredients and continue cooking for 12- 15 minutes or till the Brinjal are cooked to the desired consistency. Sprinkle little water if required (I didn’t add water). I used non stick pan
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!