Kathirikkai thokku | brinjal Thokku

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Traditional brinjal thokku with rich spices and tangy flavor.

Brinjal thokku

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

Brinjal variety 

You can use any variety of brinjal. Cut the brinjal just before sauteeing to avoid decoloration.

Can I skip roasting brinjal in oil?

It gives good flavor to the thokku so I would recommend it. If you want to reduce oil you can steam cook brinjal but flavor might vary.

Spicy brinjal thokku served over white rice in a stainless steel bowl.

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

The shelf life of kathirikkai thokku

It stays good for 2-3 days in the fridge. For longer shelf life skip peanut oil and increase sesame oil.

Chilli powder for brinjal thokku?

I used Kashmiri chilli powder. If you are using regular chilli powder reduce the quantity accordingly.

COLOR OF THE kathirikka thokku

The color of the thokku depends on various factors like the Chilli powder, tamarind, tomatoes, etc.

CAN I skip onion and garlic?

Onion and garlic give good flavor so I would recommend it.

A close-up of spicy brinjal thokku served in a bowl, highlighting its rich, flavorful texture.

Ingredients

Roast brinjal

2 brinjals

1/2 tbsp peanut oil

Roast and grind

1 tsp coriander seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 Tomato 

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Temper

1/2 tablespoon peanut oil

Curry leaves few

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Asafoetida

Thokku

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1/2 cup onion 

Small piece of jaggery 

Required salt

Tamarind water

1 cup water 

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How to make kathrikkai thokku with step-by-step pictures

Roast brinjal

  • Add oil and roast brinjal; keep aside

Peanut oil being added to a pan for cooking brinjal thokku.

Brightly colored chopped brinjal cooking in a non-stick pan for brinjal thokku.

Delicious brinjal thokku being roasted in a pan, highlighting the traditional preparation of this fl.

Grind masala

  • Add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds, sesame seeds, and coriander seeds; saute till they turn aromatic and change color

Small fenugreek seeds in a non-stick pan for brinjal thokku recipe.

Cumin seeds and mustard seeds being roasted in a pan for Kathirikkai Thokku.

Coriander seeds and mustard seeds in a pan, ready for cooking Kathirikkai Thokku.

Spices for Kathirikkai Thokku including pepper, garlic, and mustard seeds in a pan.

Toasting sesame seeds, mustard seeds, and dried chilies in a pan for brinjal thokku.

Roasting brinjal thokku ingredients in a non-stick pan.

  • Furthermore, add tomatoes and saute till they turn slightly mushy

Fresh tomatoes added to sautéed spices and brinjal for traditional brinjal thokku.

  • Turn off the stove and transfer 

 

  • Add turmeric powder and chilli powder; mix well
  • Grind and keep aside

Traditional brinjal thokku in a stainless steel bowl, ready for use.

thokku

  • Add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to a wide-bottomed pan and when the oil is hot

Brinjal Thokku cooking with oil in a non-stick pan.

Non-stick pan with heated oil for brinjal thokku preparation.

  • Furthermore, Add mustard seeds; splutters

Mustard seeds being toasted in a non-stick pan for brinjal thokku recipe.

Brinjal Thokku Cooking Process.

  • Add asafoetida and curry leaves

Curry leaves sizzling in oil, ready to enhance the flavor of brinjal thokku.

Traditional brinjal thokku being prepared in a pan with spices and curry leaves.

  • Furthermore, Add onion and garlic; sauté till onions turn translucent

Chopped onions and curry leaves cooking in a non-stick pan for Kathirikkai thokku.

Ginger garlic paste being sautéed with onions and curry leaves in a non-stick pan.

Sautéed brinjal and spices for Kathirikkai Thokku in a non-stick pan.

  • add ground tomato and saute for 2 mins

Ground mixture for brinjal thokku with onions and spices in a skillet.

Traditional spicy brinjal thokku, homemade Indian brinjal pickle recipe.

  • add water, tamarind water, chilli powder, and required salt; boil for 10 minutes

Rich, spicy brinjal thokku with authentic flavors, perfect for rice or bread.

Delicious brinjal thokku with chili powder and spices, perfect for flavorful Indian meals.

Tamarind water being added to a spicy brinjal thokku mixture in a pan.

Traditional brinjal thokku being prepared with spices and salt.

Spicy brinjal thokku cooking in a pan, ready to serve.

  • Furthermore add roasted brinjal,  jaggery, and sesame oil; mix well till it turns into thokku consistency

Spicy roasted brinjal thokku in a stainless steel pan, ready to serve.

Vibrant brinjal thokku prepared with spices and sesame oil for authentic flavor.

Vegetarian Indian brinjal thokku in a stainless steel sieve.

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Delicious brinjal thokku in a stainless steel bowl, showcasing a spicy, tangy, and flavorful South I.

Delicious brinjal thokku in a stainless steel bowl, showcasing a spicy, tangy, and flavorful South I.

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Ingredients

Roast brinjal

  • 2 brinjals
  • 1/2 tbsp peanut oil

Roast and grind

  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Temper

  • 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
  • Curry leaves few
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • Asafeotida

Thokku

  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • Small piece of jaggery
  • Required salt
  • Tamarind water
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

Roast brinjal

  • Add oil and roast brinjal; keep aside

Grind masala

  • Add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds, sesame seeds, and coriander seeds; saute till they turn aromatic and change color
  • Furthermore, add tomatoes and saute till they turn slightly mushy
  • Turn off the stove and transfer
  • Add turmeric powder and chilli powder; mix well
  • Grind and keep aside

thokku

  • Add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to a wide-bottomed pan and when the oil is hot
  • Furthermore, Add mustard seeds; splutters
  • Add asafoetida and curry leaves
  • Furthermore, Add onion and garlic; sauté till onions turn translucent
  • add ground tomato and saute for 2 mins
  • add water, tamarind water, chilli powder, and required salt; boil for 10 minutes
  • Furthermore add roasted brinjal,  jaggery, and sesame oil; mix well till it turns into thokku consistency

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