Kathirikai Poondu Pirattal Recipe - South Indian Style Brinjal Stir Fry With Garlic

Step 1: To begin making Kathirikai Poondu Pirattal Recipe , chop the brinjals vertically and place them in a bowl filled with salt water to avoid oxidation

Step 2: Heat oil in a Heavy bottomed pan over medium heat, add mustard seeds and urad dal and let it splutter and the dal to turn golden brown

Step 3: To this add the hing, curry leaves and dried red chilli and allow it to roast for a few seconds

Step 4: Next add the garlic and onions and fry until it turns into a light brown colour

Step 5: This will take about a minute or so

Step 6: Once done, add the tomatoes and cook until soft

Step 7: Once the tomatoes are soft, add the brinjals and season with salt

Step 8: Sprinkle with some water and cook the brinjals on a low heat with the pan covered with a lid

Step 9: It will take around 10 minutes

Step 10: Once the brinjals are cooked, add the turmeric powder and sambar powder and stir well

Step 11: Let the Kathirikai Poondu Pirattal cook for another 3-4 minutes, occasionally keep stirring in between and switch off the flame

Step 12: Check the salt and seasonings and adjust according to taste

Step 13: Once done, transfer the Kathirikai Poondu Pirattal to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 14: Serve the Kathirikai Poondu Pirattal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Chow Chow Kootu and Village Style Pepper Rasam along with Sabudana fryums to make an interesting Chettinad cuisine influenced Sunday lunch