Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder

Step 1: To prepare Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder, prepare curry powder first

Step 2: Meanwhile, soak the tamarind in 2 cups of water and set aside

Step 3: Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan

Step 4: Add the mustard seeds

Step 5: Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry on low, until the dals turn golden in colour

Step 6: Allow to cool completely

Step 7: Grind into a coarse powder in a mixer and you can store in an airtight jar

Step 8: For the Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder, Cut the brinjals lengthwise diagonally and then slice into bite sized pieces

Step 9: Put the cut veggies in the tamarind water to avoid oxidization

Step 10: Heat oil in a wide thick bottomed pan

Step 11: Add the mustard seeds and hing

Step 12: Drain the tamarind water and add the sliced brinjals once the mustard seeds splutter

Step 13: Mix in the turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt

Step 14: Cover with a lid and cook on a low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes

Step 15: Open cook for another 5 minutes once the veggies seem almost done

Step 16: Add 2 tablespoons of the 'curry podi' prepared

Step 17: Carefully toss the veggies such that the podi coats their surface evenly

Step 18: Turn off the heat andServe Podi Potta Pachhai Kathirikai | Brinjal Stir Fry Recipe With Curry Powder along with phulka or steamed rice and sambar of your choice