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    Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu | Brinjal Kulambu

    Last Updated On: Dec 3, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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

    ennai kathirikai kuzhambu served with rice

    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. You can serve it with rice and kootu the best combination.

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    • About Ennai Kathrikai Kulambu
    • Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu Ingredients
    • How to make Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About Ennai Kathrikai Kulambu

    Ennai Kathrikai Kulambu is a curry made with stuffed brinjals, onion, freshly roast and grind spice powder, tempering spices and herbs. ‘Ennai’ in tamil means oil, ‘kathrikai’ means brinjal and ‘kulambu’ means curry so Ennai Kathrikai Kuzhambu translates to brinjal curry in oil.

    Ennai Kathrikai Kulambu is one of the popular side dishes for rice. It is one of the flavorful and aromatic curries made with brinjals. Hot rice with enna kathri kuzhambu is a match made in heaven.

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    Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu Ingredients

    • Brinjal – Choose medium sized purple brinjals which is apt.
    • Tamarind – Tamarind forms the base for this gravy.
    • Spice powders – Turmeric powder and sambar powder is used.
    • Oil – Sesame oil also known as gingelly oil is best for ennai kathrikai kulambu.
    • Stuffing spices – Coriander seeds, chana dal, toor dal, red chili, sesame seeds and coconut is roast and grind to a coarse mixture.
    • Tempering – A tempering is made with oil, mustard seeds, onion, garlic, hing
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    How to make Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu Step by Step

    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, rinse them well. 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.

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    3.To 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 minutes.

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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 10 minutes or until it reaches the desired kulambu consistency and oil separates.

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    Serve hot with steamed rice, tastes heavenly.

    ennai kathirikai kuzhambu served with rice

    Expert Tips

    • Preferably use a thick bottomed kadai or even clay pot.
    • Sesame oil is good for health so add it generously. Take care to boil well till oil separates, that is the specialty 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.

    Serving and Storage

    Ennai Kathrikai Kuzhambu can be served with rice. This curry keeps well in fridge for 2 days, reheat and serve it.

    ennai kathirikai kuzhambu served with rice

    If you have any more questions about this Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

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    Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu Recipe | Brinjal Curry Recipe

    Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu is a divinely tasty, aromatic curry made by cooking masala stuffed brinjal with oil, onion, tempered herbs and spices. Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu is a must try at home for its taste and a good alternate to regular curries. Learn How to make Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Servings3
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

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

    Spice for stuffing

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

    To temper

    • 1/2 teaspoon 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 well. 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.
    • To 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 minutes.
    • 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 10 minutes or until it reaches the desired kulambu consistency and oil separates.
    • Serve hot with steamed rice, tastes heavenly.

    Notes

    • Preferably use a thick bottomed kadai or even clay pot.
    • Sesame oil is good for health so add it generously. Take care to boil well till oil separates, that is the specialty 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 Kuzhambu Recipe | Brinjal Curry Recipe
    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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    Comments

    1. 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
    2. APARNARAJESHKUMAR

      October 03, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      wonderfully presented ! waiting for the tour photos!

      Reply
    3. Hamaree Rasoi

      October 03, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      Simply mouthwatering and delicious kulambu. Looks tempting.
      deepa

      Reply
    4. Satya

      October 03, 2012 at 5:33 pm

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

      Reply
    5. Krithi Karthi

      October 03, 2012 at 6:15 pm

      Lovely presentation as always…!
      Serve It – Boiled

      Reply
    6. Angie's Recipes

      October 03, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      This is so delicious and healthy as well.

      Reply
    7. 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
    8. Priya

      October 03, 2012 at 9:48 pm

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

      Reply
    9. divya

      October 03, 2012 at 10:07 pm

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

      Reply
    10. Saraswathi Tharagaram

      October 03, 2012 at 10:21 pm

      Super tangy gravy…Lovely pictures.

      Reply
    11. Vardhini

      October 04, 2012 at 12:21 am

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

      Reply
    12. RAKS KITCHEN

      October 04, 2012 at 1:20 am

      looks super tempting, never tried before!

      Reply
    13. 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
    14. 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

      Reply
    15. 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!

      Reply
    16. 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
    17. roses

      October 04, 2012 at 5:51 am

      It’s a lip smacking platter
      Rosesandgifts.com

      Reply
    18. 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
    19. 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
    20. M D

      October 05, 2012 at 6:35 am

      Beautiful dish, seems delicious and yumm!

      Reply
    21. Sapthanaa Balachander (Alias) Abilashini

      October 05, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      my most fav!

      Reply
    22. 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
    23. Priya

      February 02, 2013 at 9:55 am

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

      Reply
    24. Priya

      February 02, 2013 at 9:56 am

      came out well in first time. thanks

      Reply
    25. 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
    26. Anand B

      April 10, 2014 at 12:55 pm

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

      Reply
    27. abinaya

      June 25, 2014 at 5:23 pm

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

      Reply
    28. 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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