KATHIRIKAI PARUPPU CURRY / BRINJAL DAL CURRY

Kathirikai Paruppu Curry / Brinjal Dal Curry is one of the best dal recipes, served with steamed rice or phulka. 

Category: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 4 

Total Time: 30 mins

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time:  20 mins

Ingredients: 

• 3 Brinjal Chopped 
• 1 Cup Toor Dal 
• 2 Tablespoon Garlic Chopped 
• 1 Onion Chopped 
• 1 Tomato Chopped 
• 1/2 Tablespoon Turmeric Powder 
• 3 Dried Red Chilli 
• 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds 
• 1/2 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds 
• Coriander Leaves 
• Curry Leaves 
• Salt to Taste 
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 

To make Kathirikai Paruppu Curry / Brinjal Dal Curry at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below

Step By Step Picture Instructions : 

• Soak Toor dal for 10 minutes
• In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal with randomly chopped tomato and 1/4 tablespoon of turmeric powder and water 
  
• Cook dal for 3 Whistles 
  
• Mash the dal and keep aside 
• In a pan, add coconut oil and heat the oil on medium flame 
• Temper mustard, cumin and curry leaves   

• Add dried red chilli 
  
• Roast finely chopped garlic and fry until golden brown 
  
• Add finely chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes
  
• Add diced brinjal and mix well 
  
• Add the remaining turmeric powder and mix well 
  
• Add water required for the brinjal to cook 
  
• Once brinjal is cooked, add the mashed dal and bring it to boil 
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Garnish with chopped coriander and mix well 
  
• Serve hot