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Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu

Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu - A South Indian delicacy in which Brinjals are fried and simmered in spicy and tangy gravy.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Brinjal Kulambu, ennai kathirikai, Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 99kcal
Author Shalini

Ingredients

  • 200 Grams Brinjals 6 - 7
  • 12 Shallots finely chopped
  • Curry leaves – few
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Split Urad Dal
  • 1/4 Cup Sesame Oil / Gingelly Oil
  • Tamarind Goose Berry sized, Soak in 1 cup water for 20 mins.

For Masala:

  • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Grated Coconut
  • 4 Dry Red chillies
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin – ½ tsp
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper corns
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel / Sombu
  • 1/2 tsp Gram Dal
  • 5 Groundnut – 5
  • 1/4 tsp Sesame
  • 1/2 tsp Poppy seeds / kus kus
  • 5 Garlic cloves
  • Ginger – a small piece
  • Cinnamon – a small piece

Instructions

How to make Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu

  • In a pan, add a tsp of oil. Add all ingredients mentioned under “For Masala” except Coconut. Fry till aroma emanates. It will take about 3-4 mins.
  • Switch off the flame and add the coconut. The heat from the pan is enough for coconut. Keep this aside. Let it cool. Once cooled, grind it to a fine paste by adding little water.
  • Soak Goose berry sized tamarind in 1 cup of water for 20 mins.
  • Wash brinjals well. Discard the stem portion. Make a cross cut leaving the bottom intact. Checkout the image below.
  • Check if there are any worms inside the brinjals. If so, discard it.
  • Now Fry the brinjals in oil. Fry till colour changes.
  • In a pan, add oil.
  • Once hot, add mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Then add Split urad dal. Let the dal turn golden.
  • Now add Shallots and curry leaves.
  • To this, add the ground masala, salt and 1 cup of tamarind water. Let it come to boil.
  • Now add Fried brinjals and let the gravy simmer for 5-7 mins or till oil separates.
  • Add chopped Coriander Leaves and mix well. Switch off the flame.

Notes

  • You can skip Few ingredients like groundnut, poppy seeds/kus kus, if not available.
  • Instead of frying the Brinjal in oil, you can directly cook in the gravy too. But frying gives a different and wonderful taste.
  • Checkout other Kulambu recipes like Meal maker Kulambu, vatha Kulambu