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Kathirikai Paruppu Kootu Recipe
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Tamil NaduSide DishVegetarian

Kathirikai Paruppu Kootu Recipe

A vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipe with small brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into quarters, arhar dal (split toor dal), boiled peanuts. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

40 minTotal Time10m prep · 30m cook
4Servings
425-575Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions9 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Kathirikai Paruppu Kootu Recipe, heat a skillet with oil, add coriander seeds, urad dal and chana dal and allow it sizzle for few seconds

    mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) seeds(2 teaspoon)white urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)chana dal (bengal gram dal)(1 teaspoon)
  2. 2

    Add peppercorns, dry red chillies and coconut and keep frying them until the coconut turn light brown

    black pepper powder(2 teaspoon)dry red chillies(2)fresh coconut(1/4 cup)
  3. 3

    Once done, allow it to cool down and grind it into a smooth paste by adding some water while grinding

    small brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into quarters(4)tamarind water(1 cup)
  4. 4

    Heat a pressure cooker with oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves and allow it crackle for few seconds

    mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)sprig curry leaves(1)coriander (dhania) seeds(2 teaspoon)
  5. 5

    Add brinjal and sprinkle with salt and turmeric powder and saute for 2 minutes

    small brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into quarters(4)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tasteblack pepper powder(2 teaspoon)
  6. 6

    Add tamarind water and jaggery and allow the brinjal to cook for at least 5 minutes

    small brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - cut into quarters(4)tamarind water(1 cup)jaggery(1 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Add ground paste later along with whole peanuts and soaked toor dal, add salt to taste, cover it with the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles

    arhar dal (split toor dal)(1/2 cup)boiled peanuts(4 tablespoon)salt - to taste
  8. 8

    Allow the pressure to release naturally, open the cooker, and transfer to a serving platter

  9. 9

    Serve the Kathirikai Paruppu Kootu Recipe along with Moong Dal Rasam/Pesara Pappu Charu, steamed rice and Carrot Poriyal Recipe to make it a complete meal

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

434 kcal
Protein12.1g
Carbs19.8g
Fat34.8g
Fiber4g

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