Kathirikkai Podi Curry

Ingredients

• • Brinjal (tender) - ½ kg
• • Oil (for frying) - as required
• • Salt - as required
• • Bengal gram dal - 2 tablespoons
• • Coriander seeds - 2 tablespoons
• • Red chillies - 8
• • Coconut (fresh, grated) - 1 ½ tablespoons
• • Asafoetidas (powdered) - a little

Method

• 1. Slice brinjals lengthwise and soak in water till required.
• 2. Fry red chillies, Coriander Seeds and dal in oil.
• 3. Dry roast coconut separately till golden.
• 4. Pound everything together in mixie along with asafoetida.
• 5. Heat oil in a pan and fry brinjal till it changes its colour.
• 6. Add powdered ingredients, salt and mix well.
• 7. Remove from fire.

Method To Make Fried Brinjal Curry

• 1. Dice brinjals and 1 onion into very fine pieces.
• 2. Heat oil in a deep curved pan and fry both together till it gets roasted well.
• 3. Strain off excess oil.
• 4. Sprinkle salt, chilly powder and serve hot. (Garlic chilly powder can also be added).