Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambu (Brinjal Spicy Tamarind Gravy) Recipe

Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambu is a spicy tamarind gravy where soft brinjals soak up all the flavour. A finish of Manakkadu Garam Masala adds warm, aromatic depth.

Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe

Preparation Time

• 15 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 25 Minutes

Serves

• 4 People

Ingredients

• 6 small brinjals, slit
• 1 lemon-sized tamarind, extracted
• 1 tbsp sambar powder
• 1 tsp Manakkadu Garam Masala
• 10 shallots
• 2 tomatoes
• ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 3 tbsp gingelly oil
• Salt and turmeric
• Pinch of jaggery

Method

Step 1: Temper

Heat gingelly oil, splutter mustard and fenugreek; add curry leaves.

Step 2: Saute

Add shallots and brinjals; saute 4-5 minutes till brinjals soften slightly.

Step 3: Add tomato & spice

Add tomatoes, sambar powder, turmeric and salt; cook till oil separates.

Step 4: Boil

Add tamarind extract and simmer 12-15 minutes until brinjals are soft and gravy thickens.

Step 5: Finish

Stir in Manakkadu Garam Masala and a pinch of jaggery; simmer 2 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Hot rice with sesame oil
• Curd rice
• Appalam

Brinjal Kara Kuzhambu with Manakkadu Garam Masala

Brinjal kara kuzhambu is a Tamil classic where the humble brinjal turns into something rich and crave-worthy.

A spoon of Manakkadu Garam Masala at the end gives the gravy its signature warm aroma.

Cook this spicy brinjal kuzhambu with Manakkadu Garam Masala and enjoy it over hot rice.