Brinjal/Kathirikkai Podi Potta Kari
Category
Sides
Cuisine
South Indian Meals
This is Rani's version of the podi potta kari.
Ingredients
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Green Brinjals (small) or Purple Brinjals (small)
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MK Curry podi - 1 tbsp or adjust to taste
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Turmeric powder
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Channa Dal 2 tbsp
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Urad Dal 2 tbsp
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Red Chillies 8-10 or adjust to taste
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Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
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Oil of your choice - I prefer ground nut oil
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Asafoetida
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Tamarind - small gooseberry sized
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Salt
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Optional flavouring for extra spice - MK Andhar Nalla Kaaram Podi
Directions
- Roast channa dal, coriander seeds, red chillies. Grind coarsely with hing and tamarind.
Heat Kadai. Temper with peanut oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, jeera, curry leaves and asafoetida.
- Add chopped green brinjals. Add turmeric powder and salt. Cover and cook until done.
Add the coarsely ground podi and a bit of curry podi roast on low flame for a few minutes. Serve hot.
If you like it really spicy, try adding a spoon of our Andhra Nalla Karam podi !
Recipe Note
Tip - Roasts well in cast iron or iron kadais. Serve with hot rice and rasam, sambar and some papad ! This kari goes really well with just some hot rice and a spoon of ghee too ! You don't really need a gravy.
Kathirikkai Podi Potta Kari
Sharing Rani’s recipe for kathirikkai podi pottu kari. I personally prefer the small green ones for this. Better texture.