This dish is a flavorful stir-fry curry made with eggplant and a homemade spice powder (Podi). It can be enjoyed as a delicious side dish with rice or chapati. Alternatively, you can mix it with hot steamed rice and add a spoonful of ghee or sesame oil for a satisfying meal.
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Kathirikai (Brinjal) Podi Curry
Course: Poriyal, SidesCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
15
minutesIndulge in a tasty eggplant stir-fry curry with homemade Podi spice powder. Perfect as a side dish or mixed with rice for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Brinjal – 6 Nos
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Tamarind – a small gooseberry size
Oil – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
- To fry and powder:
Red Chillies – 3
Coriander Seeds – 1 teaspoon
Hard asafoetida – a peanut size
Bengal gram dal – 1 teaspoon
Peanuts – 1 tablespoon
White Til Seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Directions
- Start by washing the brinjals and slicing them lengthwise. Place the slices in water to prevent discoloration.
- Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of water to extract the juice.
- Heat one or two teaspoons of oil in a kadai. Add asafoetida, Bengal gram dal, coriander seeds, and peanuts, frying until the dal turns light brown. Then add red chillies and sesame seeds (til seeds), fry for a short while, and remove from the heat. Once cooled, grind this mixture into a fine powder.
- In another thick-bottomed kadai, heat two tablespoons of oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds and wait for them to pop. Then add the brinjal slices, frying them on medium flame. Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the brinjals, continuing to fry until they are half-cooked.
- Pour in the tamarind juice, stir well, cover with a lid, and let it cook for a few seconds on low flame.
- Finally, stir in the ground spice powder, blending it thoroughly with the brinjals. If needed, add an extra one or two teaspoons of oil and stir-fry for a few more seconds.
- Remove from heat and serve the dish hot. This preparation pairs well with rice or flatbreads.