Brinjal/Kathirikkai Podi Potta Kari

Cuisine

South Indian Meals

Category

Sides

This is Rani's version of the podi potta kari.

Ingredients

  • Green Brinjals (small) or Purple Brinjals (small)

  • MK Curry podi - 1 tbsp or adjust to taste

  • Turmeric powder

  • Channa Dal 2 tbsp

  • Urad Dal 2 tbsp

  • Red Chillies 8-10 or adjust to taste

  • Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp

  • Oil of your choice - I prefer ground nut oil

  • Asafoetida

  • Tamarind - small gooseberry sized

  • Salt

  • Optional flavouring for extra spice - MK Andhar Nalla Kaaram Podi

Directions

  1. Roast channa dal, coriander seeds, red chillies. Grind coarsely with hing and tamarind.

  2. Heat Kadai. Temper with peanut oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, jeera, curry leaves and asafoetida.

  3. Add chopped green brinjals. Add turmeric powder and salt. Cover and cook until done.

  4. Add the coarsely ground podi and a bit of curry podi roast on low flame for a few minutes. Serve hot.

  5. If you like it really spicy, try adding a spoon of our Andhra Nalla Karam podi !

Kathirikkai Podi Potta Kari

Sharing Rani’s recipe for kathirikkai podi pottu kari. I personally prefer the small green ones for this. Better texture.

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