ENNA KATHRIKAI / WHOLE BRINJAL CURRY

Enna Kathirikai /Whole brinjal curry is kind of a spicy and sour curry which goes great with any rice dish especially the biriyani. Ideally , to make this recipe you need very tender small brinjals.

What you need for Enna Kathrikai / Whole Brinjal Curry:

• Brinjal-5 small - cut in the sides
  
• Onion-1 chopped fine
  
• Garlic-4 pods
• Tomato-2 chopped and grinded
  
• Tamarind-1 small ball
• Green chilli-2
• Fenugreek seed-1/2 tbsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Mustard seed-1/2 tbsp
• Home made masala powder-2 tbsp
• Sugar-1 tbsp
  
• salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Heat oil in a pan.Splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.
• Add chopped onion,garlic,green chilli,curry leaves and salt.
• Add cut whole brinjal also and fry for few mins.
• Add the ground tomato into this.
• Add the home masala powder ( combination of coriander,chilli and turmeric powder) and allow them to cook.
• Finally add the tamarind juice and sugar.
• Yummy Enna Kathrikai is ready to served hot with biriyani,roti or any rice dish.