Ennai Kathirikkai kuzhambu recipe with full video and step-by-step pictures. A popular South Indian gravy recipe made by stuffing freshly ground masala inside the mini eggplants and cooked in Tamarind-based gravy.

This is an exotic South Indian gravy that pairs well with plain rice and a simple appalam. We can make this recipe without the addition of small onions and make it a no garlic no version.

Also, check out Ennai kathirikai curry , stuffed brinjal curry , Andhra style Gutti vankaya kura .

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Ennai kathrikkai kuzhmabu - 1
  • Recipe Cusine : Indian
  • Prep Time : 20 Minutes
  • Cook time : 20 Minutes
  • Serves : 4
  • Author : Jeyashri
  • Recipe Category : Lunch | Dinner
  • Description : Brinjals stuffed with the fresh spice mix and cooked in flavourful tamarind gravy.

For the spice powder    Coriander seeds 1/2 tblsp    Chana dal 1/2 tblsp Urad dal 1/2 tblsp    Whole black pepper 1/2 tsp Red chili 2    Toor dal 1/2 tblsp    Coconut 1 tbslp (optional)    Garlic 1 clove (optional) Other Ingredients:    Sesame oil 3 tblsp + 3 tsp   Mustard seeds  1/4 tsp   Eggplants | brinjal 10   Small onions a handful   Tamarind a gooseberry size   Sambar powder  3 tsp   Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp   Salt as needed   Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp   Curry leaves  few                  Video of how to make Ennai kathrikkai kuzhambu

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METHOD:

  • Soak the tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes. Extract the tamarind juice using 1 and 1/2 cup water.
  • Dry roast all the items except coconut till golden brown.
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  • If using coconut, dry roast them separately.
  • Allow it to cool and make it into a fine powder.
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  • Slit the brinjals into 4 parts. Do not cut this fully.
  • Stuff the spice powder into this and keep it aside. Repeat this for the rest of the brinjals.
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  • In a pan add oil and sesame oil. Throw in the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Peel the skin of the small onion and add this and fry till it turns golden brown color.
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  • Add the stuffed brinjals and fry for some time.
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  • Now add the tamarind extract.
  • Add in the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
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  • Boil for 10 mins till you reach the right consistency.
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  • When it is done, transfer to a serving bowl and add a tsp of sesame oil on top.
  • Enjoy any kootu of your choice.

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