Kathrikai/Brinjal Puli Kuzhambu(Ensamayalarayil)

This kathrikai puli kuzhambu is my favorite dish which goes very well with hot rice with little ghee on top.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Brinjal - small 5 to 6
2.Onion - 1 medium ( sliced)
3.Coconut - 1/2 cup
4.Garlic - 1 clove
5.Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
6.Chili Powder- 1 tsp
7.Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
8.Tamarind - Big Lemon Size (Soak it in water and extract the juice)
9.Seasoning-Mustard seeds ,Fenugreek seeds,Curry leaves - 1 sprig
10.Oil
11.Salt - to taste

GRIND:
Coconut
Turmeric powder
Cumin powder
Garlic

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Cut the brinjal length wise into pieces.
• Heat oil in a kadai and shallow fry the brinjals.Remove it and place in a tissue paper.
• Heat oil in another kadai and add mustard seeds and when they pop add the fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
• Add the sliced onions and saute it.When the onions become soft ,add the chilli powder and mix it well. Add the tamarind juice( 2 cups) and allow it cook.
• After 5 min add the brinjal. Close it with a lid and allow it to cook for 10 - 15 min.
• Add the grounded paste to the brinjal and allow it cook for 10 more min or until done.  

 GOES WELL WITH:

    Rice

RATING:
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