Brinjal Poriyal | Kathirikai Poriyal | Kathirikai curry | Brinjal recipe | easy Poriyal | Brinjal fry Easy and tasty no onion-no garlic Kathirikai poriyal. This no mushy brinjal fry tastes great with any variety rice.
Brinajal poriyal
Kathirikai Poriyal is a traditional South Indian dish that is not only delicious but also packed with nutritional benefits. This simple and healthy recipe is made using eggplant, a versatile vegetable that is widely available and easy to prepare. If you’re looking for a tasty and nutritious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, then Kathirikai curry is a perfect choice!
should I marinate brinjal?
I mixed all the ingredients in advance just before making poriyal. no need to marinate the brinjal as it might turn watery.
Can I use sambar powder?
You can use any spice powder of your choice.
Oil for brinjal poriyal
I have used peanut oil but you can use any oil of your choice.
Can I skip rice and besan flour?
Yes they are optional but give good texture for the poriyal
Why crushed peanuts?
It is also optional but it gives a good crunch and gives amazing taste
Key tips for kathirikka curry
Always wipe and dry brinjal before cutting Cut thin slices and immediately mix the spice powders Avoid marinating for a long time use a wide pan and avoid constant stirring add rice and besan flour only after the brinjal cook to soft press stage
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Ingredients:
275 grams brinjal 1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon besan flour 2 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder 1 teaspoon rice flour 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon asafoetida Small piece tamarind Required Salt
To temper
1 tablespoon Peanut Oil 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds Curry leaves - few 1 tablespoon Channa dal
How to make kathirikai curry with step-by-step pictures
First, wash and wipe the brinjal well thinly slice the brinjal and transfer it to a wide mixing bowl
add turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, asafoetida, and a small piece of tamarind; mix well
Add oil to the pan and heat on medium flame
When the oil becomes hot add the ingredients under “to Temper”; let it splutter
Add the Brinjal and reduce the heat between low to medium
cook for around 5 minutes or till brinjals turn to soft press stage
Add rice flour and besan flour; mix well and cook for 3 minutes
finally, add peanuts; mix well and cook for 5 minutes or until brinjal turns to desired texture
