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 438 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: 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 4 Brinjal, Diced; 2 Drumstick, Batons; 1 Potato, Diced; 3/4 cup Water; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 30 grams Tamarind; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 3/4 cup Coconut Paste; 1/2 cup Raw Rice; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Tomato, Chopped; 1 cup Water; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves4

Per serving438 cal

Spicemild

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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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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

Cooking for4 servings

Water2.75 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Brinjal, Diced4
Drumstick, Batons2
Potato, Diced1
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Tamarind30 grams
Green Chilli, Slit3
Coconut Paste3/4 cup
Raw Rice1/2 cup
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Tomato, Chopped2
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	438kcal	1752kcal
Protein	7.2g	29g
Carbohydrate	53g	211g
Fat	24g	96g
Fibre	9.6g	38g
Sugar	14g	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.
WaterTamarindRaw 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.
Urad Dal (whole)Curry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliMustard SeedsSunflower Oil
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add the drumstick, potato and saute it for 2 minutes.
DrumstickPotatoGinger Garlic Paste
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.
WaterTurmeric PowderSaltTomato
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.
Coriander LeavesCoconut Paste

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