RECIPES

TAMIL NADU

Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu

To serve 4 persons

Ingredients Quantity
Purple Brinjal (small) 250 g
Melam Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu Masala 3 – 4 tbsp
Gingelly oil ½ cup
Mustard ½ tsp
Fenugreek ¼ tsp
Red chilli (whole) 3 nos
Curry leaves 10 g
Shallots 15 nos
Garlic cloves 12 nos
Tomato 2 nos
Salt To taste
Tamarind pulp 3 tbsp
Water 2 cups (1 cup is 150 ml)

Cooking method:

  • Slit rounded ends in the brinjal like a cross.
  • Heat oil in a pan, fry brinjal until colour changes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add mustard, fenugreek, red chilli and curry leaves.
  • When they start to splutter, add shallots and garlic.
  • Sauté until brown.
  • Add Melam Ennai Kathirikkai Masala and then tomatoes.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Cook until tomatoes are soft.
  • Add tamarind pulp and water.
  • Cook well and add fried brinjal.
  • Cook until oil ooze out.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.