Ennai Kathrikkai kuzhambu recipe, South Indian gravy recipes

Ennai kathrikkai Kuzhambu, recipe updated with video. Ennai kathrikkai kulambu is a popular South Indian gravy, Brinjal is stuffed with freshly made spices and cooked in tamarind gravy. This is an exotic South Indian gravy pairs well with plain rice and a simple appalam. We can make this recipe without the addition of small onions and make it a no garlic no version.

Ennai Kathrikkai kuzhambu

• Recipe Cusine: Indian
• Prep Time: 20 Minutes
• Cook time: 20 Minutes
• Serves: 4
• Author: Jeyashri
• Recipe Category: Lunch | Dinner
• Description: Brinjals stuffed with fresh spice mix and cooked in flavourful tamarind gravy.

For the spice powder
    Coriander seeds 1/2 tblsp
    Chana dal 1/2 tblsp
    Urad dal 1/2 tblsp
    Whole black pepper 1/2 tsp
     Red chili 2
     Toor dal 1/2 tblsp
     Coconut 1 tbslp (optional)
     Garlic 1 clove (optional)
Other Ingredients:     
   Sesame oil 3 tblsp + 3 tsp
    Mustard seeds   1/4 tsp
    Eggplants | brinjal 10
    Small onions a handful
    Tamarind  a gooseberry size 
    Sambar powder   3 tsp
    Turmeric powder  1/2 tsp
    Salt  as needed
    Mustard  seeds  1/4 tsp
    Curry leaves   few
                                  Video of how to make Ennai kathrikkai kuzhambu

    

METHOD:

• Soak the tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes. Extract the tamarind juice using 1 and 1/2 cup water.
• Dry roast all the items except coconut till golden brown.

• If using coconut, dry roast them separately.
• Allow it to cool and make it into a fine powder. 

• Slit the brinjals into 4 parts. Do not cut this fully.
• Stuff the spice powder into this and keep it aside. Repeat this for rest of the brinjals.

• In a pan add oil and sesame oil. Throw in the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Peel the skin of small onion and add this and fry till it turns golden brown color.

• Add the stuffed brinjals and fry for sometime.

• Now add the tamarind extract.
• Add in the sambar powder, turmeric powder, salt.

• Boil for 10 mins till you reach the right consistency.

• When it is done, transfer to a serving bowl and add a tsp of sesame oil on the top.
• Enjoy with any kootu of your choice.