Kathirikai Roast | Brinjal Roast

Kathirikkai roast or brinjal roast  is a simple and basic recipe of south Indian cuisine.It is a traditional dish, easy to prepare and tastes superb.

Ingredients

Brinjal-1/4 kg chopped lengthwise

Onion- 2 nos chopped fine

Garlic -4 cloves chopped fine

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Red chilly powder-1 tsp

Coriander powder-2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Urad dhal-1 tsp

Salt to taste 

Rice flour -1 tsp

Oil-2-4 tsps

Curry leaves and coriander leaves few

Method

👉Wash and cut the brinjal lengthwise into 4 pieces. Pressure cook the brinjal along with turmeric powder and just enough water for 1 whistle. Once the pressure is released drain the excess water set the brinjal aside.

👉Simultaneously heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds ,cumin seeds,urad dal , curry leaves and allow it to splutter.Add onions and garlic and saute well until the onions are done.

👉Now add the cooked brinjal,red chilly powder,dhaniya powder,salt and mix everything well.

👉Continue to fry them in low flame for 5 mins.

👉Add rice flour and fry for another 2 minutes.check for salt.

👉Garnish and serve hot.

Preparation Time-20 mins

 Serves-4