Brinjal thokku
Flavorful dish with brinjal. It goes well as a side dish for Tiffin varieties like idli, dosai, etc. Also, tasty rice accompaniment when mixed with rice
Brinjal variety
You can use any variety of brinjal. Cut the brinjal just before sauteeing to avoid decoloration.
Can I skip roasting brinjal in oil?
It gives good flavor to the thokku so I would recommend it. If you want to reduce oil you can steam cook brinjal but flavor might vary.
Amount of tamarind?
Depends on the soreness of the tomato. Adjust accordingly.
CAN I SKIP TOMATOES?
Yes, I like the soreness from tomatoes hence I have used them. If you are skipping tomatoes adjust the tamarind accordingly
The shelf life of kathirikkai thokku
It stays good for 2-3 days in the fridge. For longer shelf life skip peanut oil and increase sesame oil.
Chilli powder for brinjal thokku?
I used Kashmiri chilli powder. If you are using regular chilli powder reduce the quantity accordingly.
COLOR OF THE kathirikka thokku
The color of the thokku depends on various factors like the Chilli powder, tamarind, tomatoes, etc.
CAN I skip onion and garlic?
Onion and garlic give good flavor so I would recommend it.
Ingredients
Roast brinjal
2 brinjals 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
Roast and grind
1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 Tomato 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Temper
1/2 tablespoon peanut oil Curry leaves few 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Asafoetida
Thokku
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 1/2 cup onion Small piece of jaggery Required salt Tamarind water 1 cup water
How to make kathrikkai thokku with step-by-step pictures
Roast brinjal
Add oil and roast brinjal; keep aside
Grind masala
Add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds, sesame seeds, and coriander seeds; saute till they turn aromatic and change color
Furthermore, add tomatoes and saute till they turn slightly mushy
Turn off the stove and transfer
Add turmeric powder and chilli powder; mix well Grind and keep aside
thokku
Add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to a wide-bottomed pan and when the oil is hot
Furthermore, Add mustard seeds; splutters
Add asafoetida and curry leaves
Furthermore, Add onion and garlic; sauté till onions turn translucent
add ground tomato and saute for 2 mins
add water, tamarind water, chilli powder, and required salt; boil for 10 minutes
Furthermore add roasted brinjal, jaggery, and sesame oil; mix well till it turns into thokku consistency
