Kathirikai Kottai Kolambu - Brinjal beans puli kulambu


Makes about 4 servings
  • Heat 2tsp of oil in a non stick pan
  • Temper the oil with 1tsp of mustard seeds, 1tsp of fennel seeds, 1tsp of cumin seeds, 1/4tsp of methi seeds, 1 spring of curry leaves
  • Saute 6 garlic pods and 1 medium onion chopped until onions turn lightly brown
  • Add salt and 1/2tsp of turmeric powder
  • Sprinkle 1tsp of water and add 1tsp of Chilly powder, 1/2tsp of dhania (coriander) powder, 1/4tsp of curry powder (optional)
  • Fry for a min and add 1 medium chopped tomato
  • Saute until oil leaves by the sides
  • Saute whole brinjals (slit in the middle) until the skin wilts
  • Add 1tbsp of tamarind extract
  • Let it cook for 3 mins (until the raw smell of tamarind vanishes)
  • Add 1/2tsp of sugar or little jaggery
  • Toss 1 can of black eyed peas (drain the water in the can and wash the beans couple of times to get rid of the preservative smell)
  • Add water per desired consistency. Adjust salt and spice
  • Cover and cook for 12 mins
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or Chapathi

3 comments:

  1. hi, my name is kavitha. it would be better if the cooking process is in a detailed manner. on seeing it looks so good, but unable to try because of the procedure u posted. kindly change it.

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  2. hi, my name is kavitha. the cooking procedure is not clear. kindly change the format.

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  3. Hi Kavitha,
    Thanks for being the catalyst..I updated the post with detailed recipe. :) Thanks for looking. Let me know how it turns out.

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