Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu

Written by: 7aumsuvai

Eggplant is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content. It contains good amounts of many essential B-complex groups of vitamins such as vitamin B5, B6, B1,B3. Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu is a simple and delicious recipe which you can make for your lunch. 

Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu

Ingredients:

      • 5 or 6 nos – Brinjal / Egg plant / Kathirikkai
      • 1 no – Tamarind ( gooseberry size)
      • 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder

For grinding:

      • 2 tbsp - Coconut grated
      • 1 tbsp – Bengal gram
      • 2 tbsp - Coriander seeds / Dhania
      • 1 tbsp – Split black gram / Ulunthu
      • 4 or 5 nos – Dried red chillies (as needed)

Seasonings:

      • 2 1/2 tbsp – Sesame oil
      • 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
      • 1/4 tsp – Fenugreek seeds
      • 2 pinches – Asafoetida
      • 4 or 5 nos – Curry leaves

Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu process

Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu

Preparation method:

  1. Soak tamarind in warm water and squeeze out the pulp. Set aside.
  2. Heat little oil in a pan, fry and grind items given in the list “for grinding” to a coarse powder. Set aside.
  3. Wash brinjals and remove their stems. Cut it as shown in the picture. Now stuff the brinjals with spice powder that we prepared. Keep it aside.
  4. Heat oil in a pan, season with items given for seasoning.Then add stuffed brinjals, turmeric powder and salt. Cook over low flame stirring it now and then.
  5. When brinjals are half cooked, add tamarind extract, the remaining spice powder if any and salt if needed .Cook till the gravy thickens slightly and oil floats on the top. Ennai kathirikkai Kuzhambu is ready and serve hot with white rice, appalam. 

Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu

13 comments:

  1. mouth watering kuzhambu.....loved it...

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  2. My mom use to prepare this often... Real tasty one with papad Shanthi...
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  3. perfectly done and my fav recipe...

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  4. ahhhaaaa lovely dear looks delicious, great with white rice... yum

    Priya
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  5. Shanthi, this is my favourite Kuzhambu.. I love the way u did it

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  6. south Indians favorite traditional kolambu...!!!

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  7. Slurp..mouthwatering here.Delicious and spicy.. I love it.

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  8. nice recipe dear.. my grandma s gr8 fan of kathirikkai... even she needs everyday...
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

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  9. I love this with dosas... Delicious combo

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  10. My favourite. When ever I make this people wipe the plate clean. :) Mine didnt have the stuffing. WIll try this recipe very soon.

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  11. Just tried it...& turned out perfect, Thnx !!!

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  12. I love the color of the gravy.

    In case if i dont have a mixer/grinder, how to proceed?

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