Thursday, March 18, 2010

Stuffed Eggplant /Stuffed Brinjal/ Enna kathirikkai/

Eggplant or Brinjal or Kathirikkai(in Tamil) is one rare species. I have not seen anyone loving the vegetable but I have seen many hating including my husband J until I made the very famous enna kathirikai. And he also gave me a surprise by handpicking them during our grocery shopping.And thats why friends,if you have anyone in your family hating brinjal you should definitely give this a shot :-) !!



Ingredients
  • 4 Indian brinjals
  • juice extracted from a small lemon sized tamarind
  • 1/2 cup of chopped onions 
  • 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp corainder seeds
  • 1 tbsp channa dal
  • 4-6 dry red chillies(adjust to your taste)
  • 1 tbsp jeera(cumin)
  • 1 tsp pepper corns(optional for extra spice)
  • 2 cloves
  • an inch cinnamon
  • 1 tsp saunf
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut 
  • mustard seeds
  • curry leaves
  • Hing
Pre-cooking
  • None.
Method
  • Dry roast all the ingredients highlighted in yellow and grind it to a fine powder(Keep in mind to add the grated coconut at the end)
  • Slit the brinjals into four equal parts keeping the stem intact.
  • Apply little oil inside the slits and fill them with the ground powder.
  • Do not try to fill in everything. Keep the remaining powder aside.
  • Saute the brinjals in little oil for a few minutes and keep aside (take out when the skin changes colour)
  • Heat oil in a kadai  and temper with the ingredients highlighted in green.
  • Then add the onions and fry till golden brown.
  • Add the tomatoes along with the onions and cook until the whole mixture blends well.
  • Now add in the tamarind extract with 2 cups of water and add salt.
  • After it comes to a boil, add the brinjals and stir in the remaining ground mixture as well.
  • Cook covered in medium flame for around 10 minutes.
  • Once you get a thick consistency and the brinjals are all done,switch off the flame.




Serving suggestions
  • Serve with hot rice and a dry poriyal
Tips
  • Using gingelly oil for the entire recipe gives a good flavour.
  • You can make the gravy little bit watery if you like.

The sisters at Hamaree Rasoi have given the awards, thanks dears ! 




I would like to pass these on to , 
 Piper from the Crazy Apron
Aruna from the Veggie Paradise

30 comments:

  1. Oh buddy, thats really terrific:) Love brinjal simmered in curry. THis ennai kathirikkai is so inviting and droolworthy:)

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  2. Wow!! awesome!!!! That looks fabulously yummy!!!

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  3. Congrats on the awards. Ennai Kathirikkaai looks wonderful.

    dear, Check out my latest post for a giveaway.

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  4. A very nice south indian way of preparing stuffed baingan! Way to go!

    Astha
    www.afterworkcooking.blogspot.com

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  5. Yennai kathirikai curry with rasam rice is my favorite combo..

    Do send your entries for the Home remedies event..

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  6. Yennai kathirikai curry with rasam rice is my favorite combo..

    Do send your entries for the Home remedies event..

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  7. The stuffed brinjal looks really yummy..wish cud have the plate

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  8. Love the ennai kathrikka, ur recipe is quiet different and tasty!

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  9. wonderful dish.. sounds too good.. love the color.. :)

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  10. Ennai Kathirikkai- just to die for!!! love your version of the recipe!!!

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  11. Never tried this..Looks so delicious...

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  12. Congratulations on ur well deserved award dear and thx for sharing with me :-)

    Enna kathirikai looks delicious and tempting :-)

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  13. That's so yum,love it to the utmost core.With ghee on it,that becomes my fav.Wonderful click dear n congratulations on hosting the event.Thanks for the comments .Following you.

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  14. I simple cannot resist this stuffed brinjal gravy .Looks great

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  15. Oh how I wish I could find those ingredients around here in Texas! I love eggplant and my husband would love this dish!

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  16. Wonderful dish. Reminded me of the simmering dish in my grandma's kitchen! Lovely pictures.

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  17. @Piper
    Getting those spices shouldnt be a problem in Texas :)

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  18. Brinjal curry looks awesome..can have anytime!!

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  19. wow so tmepting stuffed brinjls....lovely recipe...nice tempting pics

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  20. Slurppp!!tempting ennai kathirikkai..looks divine..

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  21. Congrats dear on your awards. And thanks for accepting it. Your brinjal curry is very different preparation. Never tried this....Looks delicious.
    Have a nice weekend!!
    Deepa and Tanu

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  22. I am already mouthwatering! Nice recipe and a beautiful capture too!

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  23. super curry & congrats on ur awards!!

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  24. Congrats on your award dear...enna kathrikai looks too tempting, lovely clicks :)

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  25. oh woow!!!!!!!!!brinjal curry looks awesome...congrats on your awards...thanx for sharing....

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  26. Super ennai kathrikka. Click enhances the dish even more. Congrats on ur awards, u deserve them :):)

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  27. Its mouthwatering dear ...

    Beautiful click ..

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  28. Mouthwatering Curry!!!! I am hungry now :) and enjoy your much deserved awards dear:)

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  29. Came to your blog through EC's blog. Stuffed brinjal looks so yummy. Nice pictures.

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Gomathy

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