There are few variations of Kara Kulambu. While this recipe is an elaborate one, there is another recipe if you are running short of time: Ennai Kathirikai Kara Kulambu -2
- In 0.5tsp of oil, roast 1tbsp coriander seeds, 0.5tsp cumin seeds, 0.25tsp pepper, 2 red chillies until raw smell goes away
- Saute half medium onion until translucent and grind it along with the above spices to a fine paste. Do not brown the onions
- Cut the brinjals - make 4 slits to the whole brinjal from the top and let the stem remain intact as seen in the picture
- Saute the brinjals in liberal oil and set aside
- In the same oil, temper some mustard seeds, curry leaves
- Saute a half medium onion chopped finely
- Add salt, and a pinch of turmeric powder
- Add the ground paste
- Saute until oil leaves by the sides
- Add 1 cup tamarind juice
- Let it cook for 1 min
- Toss in the sauted brinjals
- Cover and cook until brinjals are well done
- Add 1 tbsp of powdered pottu kadalai mix (dhalia)
- Optional: Use 1tbsp of coconut powder instead
- Add little jaggery or sugar
- Cook for another 3 mins
- Garnish with curry leaves
- Serve hot with rice
The ennai kathirikkai kozhambu came out very well. Thanks for the recipe. :-)
ReplyDeleteNice Recipe..Gonna try it today :)
ReplyDeleteyou forgot to mention what ground paste :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous, the gorund paste is the one you get at step 2. :) Happy cooking!
ReplyDeleteThis is the ground paste: # In 0.5tsp of oil, roast 1tbsp coriander seeds, 0.5tsp cumin seeds, 0.25tsp pepper, 2 red chillies until raw smell goes away
ReplyDelete# Saute half medium onion until translucent and grind it along with the above spices to a fine paste. Do not brown the onions
No need to add tomato ah??
ReplyDeleteI tried this recipe today and it tasted awesome...thank you !
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