How long does Kathirikai Podi Fry take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kathirikai Podi Fry serve?

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

Is Kathirikai Podi Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kathirikai Podi Fry 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 Podi Fry?

250 grams Brinjal, ½ cup Bengal Gram, ¼ cup Urad Dal (whole), 10 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 10 cloves Garlic Pod/ Bulb, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathirikai Podi Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kathirikai Podi Fry?

About 376 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kathirikai Podi Fry

Name: Kathirikai Podi Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Bengal Gram; 1 tbsp Cumin; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 Dry Red Chilli; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 250 grams Brinjal; ¼ cup Urad Dal (whole); 10 cloves Garlic Pod/ Bulb; 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; ¼ tsp Salt; 5 tbsp Groundnut oil; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving376 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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Kathirikai podi fry from Tamil Nadu: brinjals stuffed with a roasted dal podi, cooked in groundnut oil. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

15 items

Cooking for4 servings

Bengal Gram½ cup
Cumin1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli10
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Brinjal250 grams
Urad Dal (whole)¼ cup
Garlic Pod/ Bulb10 cloves
Coriander Seeds2 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Groundnut oil5 tbsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

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	376kcal	1504kcal
Protein	11g	45g
Carbohydrate	37g	148g
Fat	24g	96g
Fibre	16g	64g
Sugar	3.9g	16g

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Method

1
Add all the ingredients i.e., mustard seeds, cumin seeds,urad dal,Fenugreek seeds, Hing, turmeric powder, coriander seeds,Bengal gram,red chillies ,garlic cloves & curry leaves. Roast all, till the seeds become golden brown , in a low or medium flame. Keep it aside and let it cool.
Bengal GramCuminMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliTurmeric PowderUrad Dal (whole)Garlic Pod/ BulbCoriander SeedsFenugreek SeedsCurry leavesAsafoetidaSalt
2
Then in a food processor or Grinding mixer add all the roasted ingredients and add salt in it. Make a fine powder.
3
Cut and slit the Brinjal into four halves( do not cut till the end).
Brinjal
4
Now stuff the powder into the Brinjal.
5
Now add 5 tbsp oil into a pan or kadai. Add the stuffed brinjals one by one into the kadai.
Groundnut oil
6
Close the lid and cook it in a low -flame, until the brinjals turn soft. Ready to serve.Hope u try and enjoy it. It can be served with rice and as a side dish.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kathirikai Podi Fry take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kathirikai Podi Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kathirikai Podi Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kathirikai Podi Fry 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 Podi Fry?: 250 grams Brinjal, ½ cup Bengal Gram, ¼ cup Urad Dal (whole), 10 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 10 cloves Garlic Pod/ Bulb, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathirikai Podi Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kathirikai Podi Fry?: About 376 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.