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    Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu | Brinjal Kulambu

    October 3, 2012 by Sharmilee J 35 Comments

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    Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu is a divinely tasty, aromatic curry made by cooking masala stuffed brinjal with oil & tempered spices, onion & herbs. Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu is a must try at home for its taste and a good alternate to regular Kuzhambu. How to make Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu is explained in this post with step by step pictures.

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    I have tasted ennai kathirikai  kuzhambu at my friends place and instantly fell for it as I love brinjals. Since then I had been wanting to try this recipe and finally a day came too…..I had bookmarked this recipe, tried it few weeks back and it came out soo good. Have it with rice and kootu the best combination.
    I am struggling to come out of the holiday syndrome…..grrr hope I be back to the routine soon. After the trip all I wanted is just rasam and potato curry which is my comfort food anytime.Do watch out for my next post for the travel and food pics.
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    Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu

    Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu is a divinely tasty, aromatic curry made by cooking masala stuffed brinjal with oil & tempered spices, onion & herbs. Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu is a must try at home for its taste and a good alternate to regular Kulambu. How to make Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 6 medium sized brinjals
    • 1 lemon sized tamarind
    • 2 tsp sambar powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 3 tbsp sesame oil
    • salt to taste

    Spice for Stuffing :

    • 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
    • 1/2 tbsp channa dal
    • 1/2 tbsp toor dal
    • 1 red chilli
    • 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
    • 1 tbsp coconut grated

    To Temper :

    • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1 sprig curry leaves
    • 10 small onion
    • 1 pod garlic
    • a generous pinch hing

    Instructions

    • Dry roast the ingredients listed under ‘To roast and grind for the spice powder’ till golden brown. Then grind it to a semi fine powder. Set aside.
    • Choose baby brinjals, rinse them once. Put a plus mark in each brinjal(check for any worms) then stuff the spice powder into the plus mark.
    • Repeat this for all the brinjals. Reserve the remaining spice powder for the kuzhambu.
    • In a pan add sesame oil – add mustard seeds let it splutter then add small onions, curry leaves, garlic and hing allow it slightly brown.
    • Add the stuffed brinjals and saute till it shrinks.
    • Then add the tamarind extract, required salt and allow it to boil for 3 mins.
    • Check if brinjal is cooked.Then add the spice powder, turmeric and sambar powder.
    • Add 1/4 cup water if it becomes thick.
    • Allow it to boil for 10mins or until it reaches the desired kulambu consistency and oil separates.
    • Serve Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu hot with steamed rice, tastes heavenly.

    Notes

    • Preferably use a non stick pan so that brinjals gets roasted well without sticking.
    • Sesame oil is good for health so add it generously. Take care to boil well till oil separates, thats the speciality of this kulambu.
    • The spice powder can be made in advance and refrigerated for future use.
    • Choose baby brinjals, you can use wither green or purple brinjals.
    Nutrition Facts
    Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 670 Calories from Fat 243
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27g42%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
    Monounsaturated Fat 9g
    Sodium 1010mg44%
    Potassium 3499mg100%
    Carbohydrates 106g35%
    Fiber 48g200%
    Sugar 57g63%
    Protein 18g36%
    Vitamin A 573IU11%
    Vitamin C 94mg114%
    Calcium 212mg21%
    Iron 5mg28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    How to make Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu

    1.Dry roast the ingredients listed under ‘To roast and grind for the spice powder’ till golden brown. Then grind it to a semi fine powder.Set aside.
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    2.Choose baby brinjals, rince them once.Put a plus mark in each brinjal(check for any worms) then stuff the spice powder into the plus mark. Repeat this for all the brinjals.Reserve the remaining spice powder for the kuzhambu.
    Ennai Kathrikkai Kulambu Recipe - Step2Pin
    3.In a pan add sesame oil – add mustard seeds let it splutter then add small onions, curry leaves, garlic and hing allow it slightly brown. Then add the stuffed brinjals and saute till it shrinks. Then add the tamarind extract,required salt and allow it to boil for 3 mins.

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    4.Check if brinjal is cooked.Then add the spice powder, turmeric and sambar powder. Add 1/4 cup water if it becomes thick. Allow it to boil for 10mins or until it reaches the desired kulambu consistency and oil separates.
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    Serve hot with steamed rice, tastes heavenly.
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    Expert Tips

    • Preferably use a non stick pan so that brinjals gets roasted well without sticking.
    • Sesame oil is good for health so add it generously. Take care to boil well till oil separates, thats the speciality of this kulambu.
    • The spice powder can be made in advance and refrigerated for future use.
    • Choose baby brinjals, you can use wither green or purple brinjals.

    Ennai Kathrikkai Kulambu RecipePin

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    1. DivyaGCP

      October 03, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      Love Ennai Kathirikka kuzhambu.. My favorite.. Am drooling here seeing the pictures..

      Divya's Culinary Journey

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    2. Uma Ramanujam

      October 03, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      I like it when my grandma prepares it. Like your version. Stuffed brinjal picture is very good.

      Reply
    3. APARNARAJESHKUMAR

      October 03, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      wonderfully presented ! waiting for the tour photos!

      Reply
    4. Archana

      October 03, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      Beautiful pictures.
      I am hosting Fast Food Not Fat Food The Oil/Butter Challenge 1st Sept to 15th Oct ’12. Do send me your entries

      Reply
    5. Hamaree Rasoi

      October 03, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      Simply mouthwatering and delicious kulambu. Looks tempting.
      deepa

      Reply
    6. Satya

      October 03, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      wow delicious kulambu…ur beautiful pock makes me hungry…
      Super Yummy Recipes

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    7. Krithi Karthi

      October 03, 2012 at 6:15 pm

      Lovely presentation as always…!
      Serve It – Boiled

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    8. Angie's Recipes

      October 03, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      This is so delicious and healthy as well.

      Reply
    9. Rohini

      October 03, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      Just finished my lunch and here I am drooling at your delicious kozhambu!! Your pics are just amazing dear, and so are your recipes!! This one, all I need is some steaming rice and that bowl would be empty in minutes 😉

      Reply
    10. Kitchen Queen

      October 03, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      will make it and let u know.
      http://realhomecookedfood.blogpsot.com

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    11. Priya

      October 03, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      Seriously wish to have this fingerlicking kuzhambu for my tomorrow's lunch..YUmm..

      Reply
    12. divya

      October 03, 2012 at 10:07 pm

      Wow ! Really its tempting me to taste it right now 🙂

      Reply
    13. Saraswathi Tharagaram

      October 03, 2012 at 10:21 pm

      Super tangy gravy…Lovely pictures.

      Reply
    14. Vardhini

      October 04, 2012 at 12:21 am

      We make a dry dish with stuffed brinjals. Kuzhambu looks yummy.

      Reply
    15. RAKS KITCHEN

      October 04, 2012 at 1:20 am

      looks super tempting, never tried before!

      Reply
    16. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      October 04, 2012 at 1:52 am

      Authentic and yummy!!!
      Sowmya
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    17. Nagalakshmi V

      October 04, 2012 at 2:47 am

      i love this too, even though it takes me a bit longer to prepare than most other curries.

      Reply
    18. Veena Theagarajan

      October 04, 2012 at 3:14 am

      Very nice.. I normally do the stuffing only for the fry … So tempting
      Great-secret-of-life.blogspot.com

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    19. runnergirlinthekitchen.blogspot.com

      October 04, 2012 at 3:27 am

      Love that pic with cut brinjal's with the stuffing.. what lovely colours!
      Mouth watering gravy!

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    20. Chitra

      October 04, 2012 at 4:36 am

      wow, i crave for this gravy. Its been a long time i made this.. Loved the last click 🙂

      Reply
    21. Sangeetha Nambi

      October 04, 2012 at 5:00 am

      Love this traditional stuffed curry….
      http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

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    22. roses

      October 04, 2012 at 5:51 am

      It’s a lip smacking platter
      Rosesandgifts.com

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    23. jeyashrisuresh

      October 04, 2012 at 6:13 am

      Very nicely presented. One of my most fav kuzhambhu. Thanks for trying out the recipe from my space.

      Reply
    24. Saraswathy Balakrishnan

      October 04, 2012 at 7:34 am

      yummy gravy with eggplants:)

      Saraswathy Balakrishnan
      Taste of Saras Kitchen
      http://tasteofsaraskitchen.blogspot.com

      Reply
    25. sowmya's creative saga

      October 04, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      I recently posted a ennai kathrikkai curry In my space..should try out kuzhumbu sometime..looks yumm

      Reply
    26. M D

      October 05, 2012 at 6:35 am

      Beautiful dish, seems delicious and yumm!

      Reply
    27. Sapthanaa Balachander (Alias) Abilashini

      October 05, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      my most fav!

      Reply
    28. Yummy kitchen

      January 24, 2013 at 9:42 am

      I tried it for the first time..it was delicious.me and my hubby loved it..thank u so much..

      Reply
    29. Priya

      February 02, 2013 at 9:55 am

      delicious one. it came out well in first time. thanks

      Reply
    30. Priya

      February 02, 2013 at 9:56 am

      came out well in first time. thanks

      Reply
    31. Sheela Belin

      March 13, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      sharmi can i make it without sesame seeds

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        March 14, 2013 at 6:15 am

        Yes you can but sure it will affect the flavour of the curry

        Reply
    32. Anand B

      April 10, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      I tried this curry,it came out so well. Very yummy.

      Reply
    33. abinaya

      June 25, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Looks very tempting.tomorrow going to try it. Will try and say how it was.

      Reply
    34. Raji Hari

      November 03, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Sharmi. I tried this recipe and it was delicious. As u mentioned , sesame seeds gives a lot of taste. Best part is its healty too. Appreciate ur efforts and keep rocking ??

      Reply

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