Kathirikai Poondu Pirathal Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Cut 300 gms small brinjals into quarters and soak in salt water till ready to add to the pan.

step 2

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan add 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 tsp split urad dal and allow to crackle and the urad dal becomes crisp and golden brown. Add ¼ tsp asafoetida, 12 garlics sliced lengthwise, 1 onion finely sliced, 1 dry red chilli broken, 1 sprig of curry leaves torn.

step 3

• STEP 1.Turn the heat to low and saute for a few minutes till the onions and garlic turn soft and the onions turn light brown.

step 4

• STEP 1.Next add 1 tomato chopped, 1 tbsp sambar powder and add 300 gms quartered and soaked brinjals and salt to taste, ½ tsp turmeric powder ,½ tsp red chilli powder. Give it a stir to mix all the ingredients in the pan.

step 5

• STEP 1.Cover and cook on simmer for 5 to 10 minutes till the brinjals soften. Stir intermittently. Drizzle a little water or oil over the brinjals to keep them moist.

step 6

• STEP 1.When the brinjals are cooked, they will be soft and the masala will be absorbed by them. Check for salt and add if required. Turn off the heat.

step 7

• STEP 1.Serve with rasam or sambar and hot rice.