Kathirikai Kootu | Brinjal kootu is an easy, protein-rich, tasty, and healthy kootu variety. Quick pressure cooker kootu is perfect for a weekday meal.
Dal for kootu combo for kootu Ingredients Recipe with step by step pictures Kathirika kootu Video recipe
WHAT KIND OF DAL SHOULD I USE FOR brinjal paruppu kootu?
Traditionally Iyer style brinjal kootu is prepared with kadala paruppu and it is often called as kathirikai kadalai paruppu kootu | brinjal kadala paruppu kootu | brinjal chana dal. In our home, I prefer using a combination of toor dal and chana dal. You can use moong dal like my other kootu varieties.
Why karuvadam for kootu?
lentil-based Karu vadam is often used for karudam puli kuzhambu. It is also a great addition for brinjal kootu. You can skip it if you don’t have it
Kathirikai palakootai kootu
dried jackfruit seed adds a flavor to brinjal-based kootu. It also makes kootu healthy. Palakottai kootu with brinjal is a popular Tamil brahmin-style recipe.
why tamarind for kathirika kootu?
Tamarind goes well with brinjal-based recipes so I would recommend tamarind for kathirikai puli kootu | brinjal pulippu kootu. Always remove seed and fiber, then use tamarind. You can also use tamarind paste instead of tamarind.
CAN I SKIP ASOFEOTIDA?
Asofeotida enhances kootu flavors and it is good for digestion so I prefer adding it. You can adjust the Asofeotida quantity according to your choice.
WHAT IS THE BEST COMBO FOR kathirikaai KOOTU?
It tastes best as a rice accompaniment when paired with potato roast, and raw banana roast. It also goes well as a side for tamarind-based kuzhambu variety, and rasam variety.
CAN I USE ANY OTHER OIL for eggplant dal?
I always prefer coconut oil for coconut-based recipes and sesame oil for tamarind-based recipes. you can use the oil of your choice.
Can I make one-pot kathirikai kootu?
I wouldn’t recommend that as there is a high chance of palakottai or dal not getting cooked. Since different ingredients cook at different times always use separators for cooking dal, brinjal, and palakottai.
CAN I INCREASE red CHILLI?
Adjust the spicy according to your taste.
SHOULD I ADD SUGAR/JAGGERY TO THE brinjal paruppu KOOTU?
No, it is optional, you can skip it
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Ingredients
Pressure cook dal
1/4 cup toor dal 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 cup chana dal 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil 1 cup + 1/4 cup of water
pressure cook brinjal
5 big brinjal required salt 1 teaspoon tamarind 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
pressure cook palakottai
7 dried palakottai | jackfruit seed, peeled enough water
to grind
1/4 cup coconut red chilli according to your taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
to temper
5 karuvadam 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 tablespoon urad dal curry leaves few asafoetida generous pinch
Kootu
required salt 2 tablespoon roasted peanuts water pinch of jaggery Asafoetida Coriander leaves few
How to make kathirika kootu with step by step pictures
Pressure cook dal
Firstly wash toor dal and chana dal with enough water
Add water, turmeric powder, and sesame oil and soak for 30 minutes
Pressure cook for 5 whistles
pressure cook brinjal
Add brinjal, turmeric powder required salt, and tamarind to a separator and cook for 5 whistles
pressure cook palakottai
peel the jackfruit
Add enough water and pressure cook for 8 whistles
To grind
Add coconut, red chilli, pepper, cumin seeds, and little water and grind into a smooth mixture; keep aside
kootu
Add coconut oil to a wide vessel and turn on the stove to medium flame
When oil turns hot add karuvadam and roast till they turn golden brown
Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter
Furthermore, add asafoetida and mix well
Turn off the stove. Transfer and keep aside
Add cooked brinjal, ground mixture, jaggery, and water; mix well and cook for 10-12 minutes till raw smell goes
Furthermore add cooked dal, cooked palakottai, water, peanuts, coriander leaves, and Asafoetida; mix well and cook for 4 minutes
check salt and add if required
Add sesame oil and tempering; cook for 3 minutes and turn off the stove
