How does it taste?
No words to explain how good it tasted. Amma was correct about this book. I am gonna try more recipes from this book. You must make this to experience it yourself. It is super delicious and my mouth literally waters when I am writing this :)
Ingredients
Eggplant/Brinjal - 4 (200 gms approx)
Oil - 4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds/Kadugu - 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds/Jeeragam - Pinch [Optional]
Curry Leaf - 3-5 [Optional]
For Spice Powder/ Podi:
Red Chili/Varamilagai - 3
Channa Dhal/Kadala Paruppu - 1/2 tsp
Whole Urad Dhal/Uluttam Paruppu - 1/2 tsp
Hing/Perungayam - little less than 1/4 tsp
Coriander Seeds/Dhania - 1/2 tsp
Method
Multi-purpose Spice Powder
Dry roast the ingredients mentioned in the 'For Spice Powder/ Podi' section. Allow it to cool and grind it to a fine powder in a blender/mixie adding salt. This recipe recommends the use of solid type of Hing. Since I didn't have it at home, I have used the L.G hing powder. Dust the hing powder on a plate, add 1 or 2 drop of water and try to put them together. It easily absorbs water and gives you a solid hing effect. This podi/powder can be used with other vegetables like potato, bitter gourd, yam etc., for Poriyal, Varuval preparations.
Shallow Frying
Wash and cut the brinjal/eggplant in to 4 pieces. I have tried to retain its stem.
In a skillet/pan, add 2 tbsp of oil. When it is hot add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Then add a pinch of cumin seeds and few curry leaves.
When it sizzles add eggplant and saute until it cooks and becomes tender. The entire cooking must be done on a medium low flame. Otherwise, the the outer skin of eggplant will cook too fast and it will be still raw in the center. Add 1 tbsp of oil as you saute.
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37 comments:
very colourful and inviting brinjal curry..looks delicious..never used this method..very tempting..
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really tempting dish dear!!! nice click too!!!
Hmm,
I guess its the week of "ennai Kathirikaai" in everyone's home cause I posted my version yesterday and Collaborative curry the day before and now you. Very yummy and nice shots.
EnnaiKathirikai looks very tempting dear....
Wonderful click !!!!
just made vangi bath today.have some more katrikkais left.will going to try this.Absolutely tempting click.
WOW!!!! What splendid pictures??????!!!!!! Totally perplexed...... I bet the prep must be awesome too... Haan!!! loved the pic of your favorite guide to all your culinary skills.... Sure worth all the trouble.... Very pricey possession indeed..... The most interesting part is to pass it on further to gen next....
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Ennai kathirikkai looks fantastic RV..this is quite a new version for me, we never slice the brinjals for making out yennai kathirikkai, will try out soon..hey loved ur cookbook..Thanks for ur encouraging words dear, u r a darling..
Looks too tempting!! I really miss it, as DH doesnt like Eggplant.. But yeah, someday I am gonna try it for myself! :)
Absolutely gorgeous pics and the look of it says it all:) I am sure gonna try this recipe.
I've never had this before, and I must say I have been missing out! It looks fantastic, so mouthwatering.
My grama makes this but 2 more ingredients added by her are moongh & thur dhal....She stuffs it & fries.Urs looks yummy
This looks too good. My last post was stuffed brinjals too, but the Hyderabadi version..:-)
that's a great recipe, this will be perfect as a side dish
wow radhika thy luk mouthwatering...good recipe
The eggplants look gorgeous!
Looks mouthwatering Radhika.
RV this looks beautiful: both the recipe and the snapshots! Isn't Eggplant addictive?!
:-D
I used to gorge on this stuff while I was studying in Chennai. It tastes so delicious that I can't belive the preparation is so so simple. When you eat it you think it's prepared over hours :). Will give it a try.
Btw the first pic is rocking. The blue shade with the whiteness of the bowl is awesome and needless to say the colours of the brinjal in it is like the icing on the cake....
wow, this is such a unique dish, very new to me! I love such authentic recipes passed down from generations! My grandma gave me a similar Marathi recipe book when I got married and I still use it todate and has been the one cookbook I turn to most often. Love your clicks.
The curry looks really delicious.
This post is making me hungry! I love eggplant but I rarely cook it because I don't have enough recipes on hand. This looks absolutely YUMMY! Hopefully I'll be able to find all these wonderful spices around town. But in the event that I can't, what are the chances of you shipping a batch of this yummy eggplant dish to NY? ;)
They say a picture says a thousand words. Your egg plant picture looks so inviting that i can well imagine how much tasty it will be. I came to you about your blog through one of your on going event. I sent you my entry. I must say You have a rocking blog !!! Will keep coming here for more.
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wow that brinjal fry looks amazing dear..even we make this just that we dont add hing to it..looks really yummy..
Ennai kathirikkai sounds so good! Lovely pictures Radhika!
Wow! Delicious..
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Awesome Presentation & a spicy recipe to try out ...Thanks 4 sharing..
Adding u 2 my blogroll..wll b visiting 2 c ur furture additions
regards
deepti
Thank you all for your lovely comments.... :)
@Deepti, Thanks for the add :)
@Nithu, Thanks for the award sweetie...
@PJ, yes these books are indeed a treasure
@Dhale, You can find these ingredients in any Indian store... and yes I can ship it to you or we can meet up in person too.. I visit NY very often...
@Sakshi, Thanks for your feedback sweetie...
@? Yes, eggplants are addictive.. I simply love eggplants...
@Gulmohar, @Cool Lassie, yeah true.. it is raining eggplants in blogosphere...
Wonderful recipe with absolutely stunning clicks! 'Samaipathu epadi'- should have been ur kitchen companion in many ways:)
@Kalai, Thanks. This is the first time I ever used this book in last 2 years and am sure I am gonna use it more...
Wow that looks amazing. You are really making me wish I had some eggplant in the frig. I can't wait to try this.
Alicia
wow... nice click... first time here... you have a beautiful space.. and we really enjoyed this brinjal recipe... we will try to send a recipe for your healthy fast food event by tomm... following you...
Kathrikai looks divine. My favorite. Came here through raaga's blog. You have a very lovely blog. I am listening to your husband's songs while I type this. Wonderful composition.
saw your hubby's web site in your profile page. I live in south brunswick. How about you?
Radhika,
Ennai kathrikai looks really good.
Thanks Latha, Swathi..
The aubergines look cooked to perfection absolutely delicious.
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