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.
Aarthi
This looks delicious
Sia
that plate of baby brinjals in 2nd pic is awesome! it looks like it is suspended/floating in space:)
Miri
I love thhis recipe = non fussy but so so elegant
Ramya
The second click is just awesome!!cant take my eyes off it:-)
And that is a quicky recipe..wud love to try it:-)
Divya Kudua
I am not a Brinjal lover per se,but the crispy roasted brinjal along with the peanuts looks[and sounds]like a great side-dish with some rice and Sambhar!
Premalatha Aravindhan
wow this is super tempting recipe,loved the first click...
notyet100
Can imagine the taste , 🙂 thnks for the recipe
Sharmilee! :)
Nice combination curry...
Vegetarian Zest
Mouth watering brinjal recipe. Love the addition of peanuts.
Nithya
Delicious masala. Love the addition of peanuts and its a great idea to make the brinjal more interesting at least for me who doesn't enjoy the veggie much. 🙂