The other day I got some gorgeous baby brinjals (new-born, even) and had to make something non-fussy and flavourful. Although vatha kozhambu was on the cards, that didn't end up happening so I adapted a quick dry masala recipe for the baby brinjal and peanuts to have a go at each other. I think they like each other. This is a no-onion, no-garlic recipe.
Baby Brinjal and Peanut Masala Recipe (Kathirikai Curry)
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
8-10 baby brinjal
½ cup raw unsalted peanuts
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon jeera / cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
A generous pinch of hing / asafoetida
A pinch of turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
A few curry leaves
2 tablespoon oil
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
A small piece of tamarind or ½ teaspoon tamarind paste
Salt to taste
How to make Kathirikai with Peanuts Curry:
1. Cut baby brinjal into thin long pieces. I cut each small brinjal into 8 long pieces, lengthwise.
2. Heat oil and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the jeera and curry leaves. Once the jeera sizzles and turns a darker share of brown, add the hing and fry for 5 seconds.
3. Now throw in the cut brinjal pieces and the peanuts. Mix well until well coated in the oil. Reduce flame and cook partially covered until the brinjal is soft yet cooked and the peanuts are sufficiently roasted. This should take about 12-15 mins. Sprinkle water if necessary but don't add too much.
4. Now add the turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and the tamarind and mix well until well combined. Cook for another 3-4 mins, add salt, and remove from fire. Serve hot with steamed rice and any curry of choice.
Saraswathi Iyer
Looks super delicious Nags. Nice clicks.
DV
Love your pics 🙂 I also have a similar recipe although it is more pasty/gravy-ish : http://tastyvegcooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/brinjal-masala-eggplant-masala-with.html
jeyashrisuresh
even me and my daughter love the addition of peanut in most of the curries.Great clicks
SR
though i don't like brinjal,this i would like to try as it may taste different along with peanuts!!
Priyanka
You make the only vegetable I detest look so yum:)
Rekha shoban
gud combo masala...love it!
Saee Koranne-Khandekar
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture of the brinjals--the purple stands out brilliantly! And those roses in the background are gorgeous! I'm not a very big fan of peanuts, but I love to boil them until soft in salted water (shells on) and munch on them on a rainy day.
Anonymous
In love with the second pic. Killer recipe Nags.
-Hb.
Sonali Bhogle
Amazing Recipe
Sonali (http://indianrecipedelights.blogspot.com/)
RAKS KITCHEN
Loved the recipe and the clicks very much!