”Pirattal” in Tamil means “Stir Fry”. This Brinjal curry is served with rice. It also goes well with Chapati too.
Kathirikai (Brinjal) Pirattal
Course: PoriyalCuisine: Indian, tamilDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesThis recipe known as kathirikai pirattal is made with brinjal and served with rice or Indian bread.
Ingredients
Brinjal – 4
Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
onion – one (small size)
Garlic Cloves – 8 (small size)
Ginger – a small piece
Curry Leaves – few
Oil – 3 tablespoons
Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon
Bengal Gram Dal – 1 teaspoon
Urad Dal – 1 teaspoon
Seeragam (cumin) – 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Wash the brinjals and slice it lengthwise.
- Chop onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaves finely.
- In a kadai put a tablespoon of oil and add brinjal pieces. Stir fry it on medium flame till it changes its color to light brown. Remove and keep aside.
- Same kadai pour the remaining oil and when it is hot add mustard.
- When it starts pop up, add Bengal gram dal, urad dal, cumin and asafoetida and fry till it turns golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger and fry till garlic become light brown. Add onion and curry leaves and fry for few seconds.
- Add brinjal pieces and mix it.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix everything well.
- Keep it on medium flame and stir fry till it become golden brown.