Ennai Kathirikkai

Ennai Kathirikkai

Ingredients:

1.     Brinjal  : 5
2.    Thoor Dal   :1/2 tsp
3.    Urad dal :1/2 tsp
4.    Channa dal:1/2 tsp
5.    Coconut grated :3 tbsp
6.    Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
7.    Turmeric powder :1/4 tsp
8.    Fenugreek seeds : ½ tsp
9.    Tamarind : lemon size soaked in water
10.   Salt: As required
11.   Oil: 3 Tbsp
12.   Onion Chopped 3 tbsp
13.   Red Chilli  :  5
14.   Curry leaves  : 2 stem
15.   Mustard :1/4 tsp

Preparation Method

•    Wash and cut brinjal into 4 parts so that they don’t break down .
•    Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, thoor dal, channa dal,      moong dal , red chilli and sauté for few mins.
•    Add grated coconut  and onion and fry for few secs.
•    Remove from fire and blend the ingredients to paste without water.
•    Now fill the brinjal with paste and have it marinated.
•    Take the remaining oil in a pan and put mustard seeds and curry leaves. To this add the brinjal and close the pan to get brinjal cooked.
•    Add tamarind juice, turmeric powder and salt and allow to cook in low flame.
•    When oil gets separated you may remove the Stuffed brinjal( Ennai Kathirikkai) from fire.