Ennai Kathirikkai kuzhambu recipe with full video and step-by-step pictures. A popular South Indian gravy recipe made by stuffing freshly ground masala inside the mini eggplants and cooked in Tamarind-based gravy.
This is an exotic South Indian gravy that pairs well with plain rice and a simple appalam. We can make this recipe without the addition of small onions and make it a no garlic no version.
Also, check out Ennai kathirikai curry, stuffed brinjal curry, Andhra style Gutti vankaya kura.
- Recipe Cusine: Indian
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook time: 20 Minutes
- Serves: 4
- Author: Jeyashri
- Recipe Category: Lunch | Dinner
- Description: Brinjals stuffed with the fresh spice mix and cooked in flavourful tamarind gravy.
For the spice powder
Coriander seeds 1/2 tblsp
Chana dal 1/2 tblsp
Urad dal 1/2 tblsp
Whole black pepper 1/2 tsp
Red chili 2
Toor dal 1/2 tblsp
Coconut 1 tbslp (optional)
Garlic 1 clove (optional)
Other Ingredients:
Sesame oil 3 tblsp + 3 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Eggplants | brinjal 10
Small onions a handful
Tamarind a gooseberry size
Sambar powder 3 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt as needed
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves few
Video of how to make Ennai kathrikkai kuzhambu
METHOD:
- Soak the tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes. Extract the tamarind juice using 1 and 1/2 cup water.
- Dry roast all the items except coconut till golden brown.
- If using coconut, dry roast them separately.
- Allow it to cool and make it into a fine powder.
- Slit the brinjals into 4 parts. Do not cut this fully.
- Stuff the spice powder into this and keep it aside. Repeat this for the rest of the brinjals.
- In a pan add oil and sesame oil. Throw in the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- Peel the skin of the small onion and add this and fry till it turns golden brown color.
- Add the stuffed brinjals and fry for some time.
- Now add the tamarind extract.
- Add in the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Boil for 10 mins till you reach the right consistency.
- When it is done, transfer to a serving bowl and add a tsp of sesame oil on top.
- Enjoy any kootu of your choice.
Easy to follow and looks awesome!
Kuzhambu looks yummy!
looks super tempting!!
It's an untimate recipe that pairs well with rice, papad and ghee. Pics are such a feast to the eyes jeyashri.
I wish you could me that bowl,I m tempted to eat this n its almost lunch time here..
Looks delicious with extra kaimanam, i also used to prepare more or less same methos but wont add tood dhal wil try for next time…
Looks very very delicious with the cute kathikais, wish I could have it with rice 🙂 Lovely clicks
Mmmmm…mouthwatering kuzhambu…looks wonderful
i have had a very spicy brinjal curry from somewhere.. it was so yummy that i tried many recipes which came in my way, but have not yet succeeded.. urs look very delectable.. must try this!
I can imagine how delicious this would taste… Mouthwatering !!!
yummy kulambhu dear….super reciope
Wow amazing,I can finish a big bowl of rice with such a delicious curry…Looks sooper tempting….
This is my family's favorite.Tempting
Like this so much, you have done it so well, and the clicks are awesome..
Curry looks yum,.nd the pics are too good,.
This looks absolutely yummy..I should try this soon…Bookmarking this one..
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wow, its totally yummy.great pictures. I have always made the dry version..yet to make this kuzhambhu version.bookmarked
oh my!! mouthwatering dish……..
drooling, got baby brinjals today, cant wait to prepare this ennai kathrikaai!
yummy and delicious ..pass that bowl to me
very flavourful and delicious curry..
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Yummy!!! This is one of my all time favorites!!! Looks super delicious, please please send me that bowl. I miss the small eggplants so much!
looks awesome and mouthwaterin dish
I love this kuzhambu but don't make it often since my husband is not a huge fan of brinjal… i too posted this long back…. so tasty right? Love the pictures.
Thick n rich gravy,yum yum!!
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looking so appetizing. pics are beautiful
Spice up the Curry
lovely click… i would love some…
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gravy looks very thick n yummy….perfect with rice and appalam!
I love this kulambhu . inviting pictures.
I'm going to try this next time I get eggplant. Delicious!
Wow flavourful and yummy…I love ena kathrikai kulambu and ur version tempts me soo much
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Luv the cute kathirikai in the kulambu…Must try one.
Am drooling thinking about the great taste. My ex-neighbor who was a Tamilian used to make this and share with us
Great recipe and filling used for brinjals are just right!
There are few side dishes which go in as main course itself for meand this kuzhambu is one such thing. Looks so drool worthy.
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Super tempting dish,looks so yummy.
this is superb, i love it!
Looks awesome…my favorite..
i tried this..it came out good…thnaks.
Awesome looking curry…..love ennai kathirikai though!!!
Thank you! It came out beautifully!
Thank you. made this today. Was really yummy. Though I had to grind the powder in the pewter which it even better!!
the best dish I've ever prepared. Thank you !
tried it today. turned out to be great. waiting for my hubbys feedback today afternoon. thanks a lot. kudos….