Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Katharikai poondu poriyal (Brinjal/eggplant & Garlic dry curry)

Katharikai poondu poriyal (Brinjal/eggplant & Garlic dry curry) - preparation time 15 mins

Ingredients:-
Brinjal - 150 gms (small brinjal - remove the top green part and cut to small cubes)
Garlic pods - 10 or 15 (chopped to small cubes)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Sambar powder or chili powder - 1/2 tbsp

Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
Mustard seed - 1/4 tsp
Sesame oil - 2 or 3 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Water - Required amount (to cook brinjal)


Preparation method:-
In a vessel add brinjal, garlic, turmeric, chili powder or sambar powder and little water. Cook till brinjal is tender & garlic is soft.
In a pan add oil, mustard, urad dal fry till the dal is golden brown and garnish the above curry. If you have thalikkum vadagam (will get in stores) you can roast in sesame oil and add to curry
You can take this with rice. If you add little sesame oil to rice and mix with curry it will be tasty. If health permits you can add ghee and take.

2 comments:

  1. Hi,

    Can you give some recipes using mushroom as base..

    Also let me know if Thulsi leaves are good for increasing body resistance

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  2. Hi,

    Sorry I dont cook mushroom.

    Tulsi is good to reduce excess blood cholestral and sugar level.

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