How long does Kai Kari Mandi take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kai Kari Mandi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kai Kari Mandi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kai Kari Mandi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kai Kari Mandi?

4 Brinjal, 30 grams Tamarind, 3/4 cup Coconut Paste, 2 Drumstick, 1 Potato, 1/2 cup Raw Rice, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kai Kari Mandi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kai Kari Mandi?

About 435 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kai Kari Mandi

Name: Kai Kari Mandi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 30 grams Tamarind; 3/4 cup Water; 1/2 cup Raw Rice; 1 cup Water; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Drumstick, Batons; 1 Potato, Diced; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 Tomato, Chopped; 2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 4 Brinjal, Diced; 3/4 cup Coconut Paste; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Mandi · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Kai kari mandi, a Tamil Nadu gravy of drumstick, potato and brinjal in rice water, tamarind and coconut. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Tamarind30 grams
Water2¾ cup
Raw Rice1/2 cup
Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit3
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Drumstick, Batons2
Potato, Diced1
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Chopped2
Salt2 tsp
Brinjal, Diced4
Coconut Paste3/4 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	435kcal	1740kcal
Protein	7.1g	28g
Carbohydrate	53g	210g
Fat	24g	95g
Fibre	9.5g	38g
Sugar	13g	54g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

1
Add tamarind to a bowl and add water. Let it soak for 10 minutes and then dissolve it. To a bowl of rice, add water and wash it, let is soak and reserve the water.
TamarindWaterRaw RiceWater
2
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, green chilli and let it crackle. Add the shallots and saute till it turns translucent.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (whole)Curry leavesGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add the drumstick, potato and saute it for 2 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteDrumstickPotato
4
Add turmeric powder and mix it well for a few seconds. Add the tomato and cook it for a minute. Add salt and mix well. Add water and rice water, mix it well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Turmeric PowderTomatoSaltWater
5
Open the pot, add the tamarind pulp, brinjal and mix it well. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Brinjal
6
Add the coconut paste, simmer it to a soft boil and turn off the flame. Garnish it with chopped coriander. Serve it hot.
Coconut PasteCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kai Kari Mandi take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kai Kari Mandi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kai Kari Mandi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kai Kari Mandi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kai Kari Mandi?: 4 Brinjal, 30 grams Tamarind, 3/4 cup Coconut Paste, 2 Drumstick, 1 Potato, 1/2 cup Raw Rice, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kai Kari Mandi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kai Kari Mandi?: About 435 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.