Kathirikai Kadayal | brinjal kadayal | kathirika masiyal

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Delicious South Indian brinjal curry served with idli, featuring a spicy, tangy flavor and fresh ing.

BRINJAL masiyal

Flavorful dish with brinjal. It goes well as a side dish for Tiffin varieties like idli, dosai, Pongal etc. Also, tasty rice accompaniment when mixed with rice

BRINJAL VARIETY 

You can use any variety of brinjal. Cut the brinjal just before cooking to avoid decolouration.

AMOUNT OF TAMARIND?

Depends on the soreness of the tomato. Adjust accordingly.

CAN I SKIP TOMATOES?

Yes, I like the soreness from tomatoes hence I have used them. If you are skipping tomatoes adjust the tamarind accordingly

Delicious Kathirikai Kadayal with tender eggplants, spices, and tangy flavors, perfect for a wholeso.

THE SHELF LIFE OF KATHIRIKKAI kadayal

It stays good for 2-3 days in the fridge.

CHILLI POWDER FOR brinjal kaday?

To make it kids friendly spice I used only green chilli. For the spicy version, you can use regular chilli powder.

COLOR OF THE KATHIRIKKA masiyal

The colour of the masiyal depends on various factors like the Chilli powder, tamarind, tomatoes, etc.

Variation for brinjal kadayal

  • Use potato while pressure cooking and skip besan flour
  • Add garlic along with other ingredients then pressure cook
  • Use chilli powder for extra spice
  • Temper with coconut oil 

Delicious South Indian brinjal curry served with idlis, featuring a flavorful, spicy, and tangy toma.

Ingredients 

To pressure cook

1/4 tsp peanut oil

1 cup onion

3/4 cup tomato

1+1/2 cup brinjal

2 green chilli

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 cup water

Brinjal kadayal

Required salt

Coriander leaves

1/4 tsp bean flour, heaped 

1 tbsp tamarind water

5 small onions

To temper

1/2 tsp sesame oil 

Asafoetida

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

Curry leaves

1/2 tbsp urad dal

Delicious brinjal curry made with pressure cooker, served with idli, dosai, or pongal.

How to make kathirikai kadayal with step-by-step pictures

  • First, add all the ingredients mentioned under “to pressure cook” one by one into the pressure cooker; cook for 6 whistles

Pressure cooker used for cooking Kathirikai Kadayal (brinjal curry) efficiently.

  • Remove green chilli; mash well then add them back

Brinjal Kadayal - Traditional South Indian vegetable dish.

Traditional brinjal kadayal being mashed in a pot for Kathirikai Kadayal.

Traditional brinjal kadayal with spices, served hot in a stainless steel pot.

  • Add required salt, and tamarind water; mix well and boil till the raw smell goes off

Close-up of brinjal kadayal cooking in a pot with spices and oil.

Brinjal kadayal being prepared with tamarind water and spices in a stainless steel pot.

Traditional boiled brinjal curry in a stainless steel pot, ready to serve.

  • mix besan flour with water and add; boil

Preparing brinjal kadayal with garlic and water for Kathirikai Kadayal recipe.

Preparing brinjal kadayal with a mixing step for authentic flavor.

Boiling brinjal curry in a stainless steel pot for Kathirikai Kadayal.

  • Furthermore ,add asafoetida and coriander leaves; mix well 

Traditional South Indian brinjal curry cooking process.

Cooking Kathirikai Kadayal with fresh coriander leaves in a pot.

 

  • Boil till masiyal thickens; turn off the stove

Delicious Kathirikai Kadayal with rich flavors, perfect for traditional South Indian meals.

  • Add oil and heat

Sesame oil being added to a cast iron skillet for brinjal curry.

  • Furthermore add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilli and curry leaves; splutter

Mustard seeds being added to hot oil for brinjal kadayal preparation.

Preparing brinjal kadayal with mustard seeds and spices in a cast iron skillet.

Spicy red chilli being fried in oil, a key ingredient for making traditional Kathirikai Kadayal.

Fresh curry leaves and dried red chili cooking in a pan.

Traditional Kathirikai Kadayal with spices and green chilies in a skillet.

  • Add onion and saute

Sautéing chopped small onions in a pan for Kathirikai Kadayal.

Sautéing onions, dried red chilies, and spices in a cast iron skillet.

  • Transfer to the brinjal kadayal ; mix well

Brinjal curry being stirred in a stainless steel pot.

Delicious South Indian brinjal curry with spices and tamarind, perfect for rice or dosa.

Delicious South Indian brinjal curry served with idli, featuring a spicy, tangy flavor and fresh ing.

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Ingredients

To pressure cook

  • 1/4 tsp peanut oil
  • 1 cup onion
  • 3/4 cup tomato
  • 1 +1/2 cup brinjal
  • 2 green chilli
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 cup water

Brinjal kadayal

  • Required salt
  • Coriander leaves
  • 1/4 tsp bean flour heaped
  • 1 tbsp tamarind water
  • 5 small onions

To temper

  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • Asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • 1/2 tbsp urad dal

Instructions

  • First, add all the ingredients mentioned under “to pressure cook” one by one into the pressure cooker; cook for 6 whistles
  • Remove green chilli; mash well then add them back
  • Add required salt, and tamarind water; mix well and boil till the raw smell goes off
  • mix besan flour with water and add; boil
  • Furthermore ,add asafoetida and coriander leaves; mix well
  • Boil till masiyal thickens; turn off the stove
  • Add oil and heat
  • Furthermore add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilli and curry leaves; splutter
  • Add onion and saute
  • Transfer to the brinjal kadayal ; mix well

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Vegetarian brinjal curry served with idlis on a stainless steel plate.

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