I prepared this kuzhambu with ready made “Aachi Vatha Kuzhambu Masala” and the taste is really good. If you do not have it, then use any kind of Vatha Kuzhambu Podi. Also try these other Kuzhambu recipes.
Vatha Kuzhambu Podi
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyThis mix (podi) is used for making vatha kuzhambu. It is made with two kinds of dhal and other Indian spices.
Garlic Brinjal Puzhi Kuzhambu
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minutesThis kuzhambu is prepared with with ready made “Aachi Vatha Kuzhambu Masala” and the taste is really good. If you do not have it, then use any kind of Vatha Kuzhambu Podi.
Ingredients
Brinjal – 4
Garlic flakes – 20 to 25
Sambar Onion – 10 to 15
Tamarind – Lemon size
Vatha Kuzhambu Podi – 2 teaspoons (heaped)
Asafoetida Powder – ¼ teaspoon
Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon
Gingelly Oil – 3 to 4 tablespoons
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Curry leaves and coriander leaves – few
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Peel the skin from garlic and onion.
- Cut the brinjal into medium size pieces and put it in water.
- Soak tamarind in water and extract the juice. Add sufficient water and make it two and half cups. Add salt, turmeric powder, asafetida powder and vatha kuzhambu podi to the tamarind water.
- In a pan add the oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it pops up add whole garlic, onion, curry leaves, coriander leaves and fry for two to three minutes.
- Add brinjal pieces and fry for few seconds.
- Then add tamarind water. If necessary add little more water and stir well. Close with a lid and cook it on medium flame till the vegetables are soft and oil separates.