How long does kathirikai kosumalli take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does kathirikai kosumalli serve?

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

Is kathirikai kosumalli vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is kathirikai kosumalli 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 kathirikai kosumalli?

250 grams Brinjal, 1 Potato, 250 grams Onion, 90 grams Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for kathirikai kosumalli?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in kathirikai kosumalli?

About 159 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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kathirikai kosumalli

Name: kathirikai kosumalli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: 250 grams Onion, Diced; 2 Green Chilli; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 2 cup Water; 250 grams Brinjal; 1 Potato; 90 grams Tomato; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split)

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep5 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving159 cal

Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

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Chettinad kathirikai kosumalli: pressure-cooked brinjal, potato and tomato, mashed and simmered with a mustard and onion tempering. Mild, serves 4, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for4 servings

Onion, Diced250 grams
Green Chilli2
Dry Red Chilli4
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Salt2 tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Water2 cup
Brinjal250 grams
Potato1
Tomato90 grams
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp

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	159kcal	636kcal
Protein	3g	12g
Carbohydrate	19g	75g
Fat	8.8g	35g
Fibre	5.5g	22g
Sugar	6.1g	24g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

1
Add brinjal, potato, tomato, and water to a pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
WaterBrinjalPotatoTomato
2
Once the pressure dissipates, remove half the water from the cooker and transfer it to another bowl. Now peel the potato, mash the cooked vegetable gently and keep it aside.
3
Add oil, mustard seeds, and urad dal in a kadai and let it fry for a few seconds. Add onion and green chillies. Saute for 5 minutes till the onion becomes translucent.
OnionGreen ChilliDry Red ChilliCurry leavesSunflower OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)
4
Now add the mashed vegetables and simmer them for 10 minutes. Finish with coriander leaves at the end and serve it hot.
SaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does kathirikai kosumalli take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does kathirikai kosumalli serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is kathirikai kosumalli vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is kathirikai kosumalli 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 kathirikai kosumalli?: 250 grams Brinjal, 1 Potato, 250 grams Onion, 90 grams Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for kathirikai kosumalli?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in kathirikai kosumalli?: About 159 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.