How long does Kathrika Varuval take?

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

How many people does Kathrika Varuval serve?

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

Is Kathrika Varuval vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kathrika Varuval 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 Kathrika Varuval?

250 grams Brinjal, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 250 grams Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), 15 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathrika Varuval?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kathrika Varuval?

About 317 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kathrika Varuval

Name: Kathrika Varuval
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 250 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 15 cloves Garlic, Slices; 250 grams Brinjal, Diced; 1½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated)

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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

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Also known as Brinjal Fry · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Kathrika varuval is a Tamil Nadu brinjal fry with onion, garlic, urad dal and chilli powder, finished with coconut. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

8 items

2 people

Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped250 grams
Garlic, Slices15 cloves
Brinjal, Diced250 grams
Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	317kcal	634kcal
Protein	5g	10g
Carbohydrate	32g	63g
Fat	20g	40g
Fibre	8.1g	16g
Sugar	11g	21g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

1
In a preheated pan, add oil. Once hot add the Urad dal. Fry it until golden, around 1 minutes on a medium heat. Then add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
OilUrad Dal (split)OnionGarlic
2
Add the eggplant and mix to combine. Add the red chilli powder and salt, mix it well. Add a little bit of water to prevent any burning and close with a lid. Cook it for 10 minutes on a medium heat.
BrinjalRed Chilli PowderSalt
3
After the eggplant has softened, add the coconut and saute on a medium high heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Kathrika Varuval take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kathrika Varuval serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kathrika Varuval vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kathrika Varuval 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 Kathrika Varuval?: 250 grams Brinjal, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 250 grams Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), 15 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathrika Varuval?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kathrika Varuval?: About 317 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.