How long does Kathirikai Chutney take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kathirikai Chutney serve?

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

Is Kathirikai Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kathirikai Chutney spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Kathirikai Chutney?

250 grams Brinjal, 10 grams Tamarind, 7 grams Ginger, 140 grams Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathirikai Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kathirikai Chutney?

About 205 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kathirikai Chutney

Name: Kathirikai Chutney
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 10 cloves Garlic; 7 grams Ginger, Chopped; 2 Green Chilli; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 140 grams Onion, Roughly Chopped; 250 grams Brinjal, Roughly Chopped; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 10 grams Tamarind; ½ tsp Asafoetida; 2 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 sprigs Curry leaves

25 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

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

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Kathirikai chutney, a Tamil Nadu brinjal chutney with onion, garlic, red chillies and tamarind. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Oil3 tbsp
Garlic10 cloves
Ginger, Chopped7 grams
Green Chilli2
Dry Red Chilli2
Onion, Roughly Chopped140 grams
Brinjal, Roughly Chopped250 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Tamarind10 grams
Asafoetida½ tsp
Water2 tbsp
Gingelly Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs

Contains: wheat, sesame.

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	205kcal	820kcal
Protein	2.2g	8.8g
Carbohydrate	14g	56g
Fat	16g	65g
Fibre	3.7g	15g
Sugar	5.5g	22g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

1
In a kadai, heat some oil and add garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 4 minutes until they turn golden brown. Now add the chillies and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
OilGarlicGingerGreen ChilliDry Red Chilli
2
Next, add the onion and brinjal, and cook for about 10 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
OnionBrinjalSalt
3
Add the remaining ingredients and sauté for a minute.
Coriander LeavesTamarindAsafoetida
4
Let it cool, then transfer it to a mixer jar and coarsely blend it into a chutney.
Water
5
Finish with a tempering and serve.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leaves

Before you start

How long does Kathirikai Chutney take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kathirikai Chutney serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kathirikai Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kathirikai Chutney spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Kathirikai Chutney?: 250 grams Brinjal, 10 grams Tamarind, 7 grams Ginger, 140 grams Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathirikai Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kathirikai Chutney?: About 205 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.