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, 140 grams Onion, 7 grams Ginger, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green 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 206 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: 250 grams Brinjal, Roughly Chopped; 10 grams Tamarind; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 140 grams Onion, Roughly Chopped; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 10 cloves Garlic; 7 grams Ginger, Chopped; 2 Green Chilli; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ½ tsp Asafoetida; 2 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 sprigs Curry leaves

Also known as Brinjal Chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep5 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving206 cal

Spicemedium

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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

Cooking for4 servings

Brinjal, Roughly Chopped250 grams
Tamarind10 grams
Dry Red Chilli2
Onion, Roughly Chopped140 grams
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Garlic10 cloves
Ginger, Chopped7 grams
Green Chilli2
Salt1.5 tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Asafoetida½ tsp
Water2 tbsp
Gingelly Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs

Contains: wheat, sesame.

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	206kcal	824kcal
Protein	2.3g	9.2g
Carbohydrate	14g	56g
Fat	16g	65g
Fibre	3.8g	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.
Dry Red ChilliSunflower OilGarlicGingerGreen Chilli
2
Next, add the onion and brinjal, and cook for about 10 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
BrinjalOnionSalt
3
Add the remaining ingredients and sauté for a minute.
TamarindCoriander LeavesAsafoetida
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, 140 grams Onion, 7 grams Ginger, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green 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 206 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.