Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder

Steps

1. 1To prepare Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder, prepare curry powder first. Meanwhile, soak the tamarind in 2 cups of water and set aside.
2. 2Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan. Add the mustard seeds.
3. 3Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry on low, until the dals turn golden in colour.
4. 4Allow to cool completely.
5. 5Grind into a coarse powder in a mixer and you can store in an airtight jar.
6. 6For the Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder,
7. 7Cut the brinjals lengthwise diagonally and then slice into bite sized pieces.
8. 8Put the cut veggies in the tamarind water to avoid oxidization.
9. 9Heat oil in a wide thick bottomed pan. Add the mustard seeds and hing.
10. 10Drain the tamarind water and add the sliced brinjals once the mustard seeds splutter.
11. 11Mix in the turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.
12. 12Cover with a lid and cook on a low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
13. 13Open cook for another 5 minutes once the veggies seem almost done.
14. 14Add 2 tablespoons of the 'curry podi' prepared.
15. 15Carefully toss the veggies such that the podi coats their surface evenly.
16. 16Turn off the heat and
17. 17Serve Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder along with phulkaor steamed rice and sambar of your choice.