Dec 14, 2010

Kathrikai Koottu (Egg Plant Curry)


Ingredients

Kathrikai Koottu is eggplant and coconut paste
Kathrikai Koottu
  • Kathrikai (Big)..............................1
  • Chana Dhal.................................1/2 cup
  • Red Chili.....................................3
  • Urad Dhal....................................2tbsp
  • Grated Coconut...........................1cup
  • Tamarind Paste.............................1tsp
  • Salt to Taste
  • Mustard Seeds.............................1tsp
  • Curry Leaves...............................few

Method

  • Heat a pan with little oil, add chili and urad dhal. When the dhal becomes golden remove and grind with coconut and keep.
  • Wash the kathrikai and cut into pieces. Boil water. add kathrikai, chana dhal, salt and turmeric powder.
  • When kathrikai is cooked add the coconut paste and let it boil only once.
  • Heat a pan add 2tbsp of  coconut, mustard seeds, urad dhal and curry leaves. When the mustard seeds crackle add to the koottu.

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