Ennai Kathrikai Kuzhmbu

August 06, 2014

Tangy tamarind based stew with stuffed baby eggplants. is one classic kuzhambu (tamarind based stew) from Tamil cuisine.On hearing the name of this kuzhambu itself people start salivating,yeah it is that tasty with small baby eggplants stuffed with fresh spice powder and also with a brilliant aroma of sesame oil.

10-12 baby eggplants
A small lemon sized ball of tamarind,soaked in water for 20 minutes
10-12 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek/methi/vendhayam
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
Salt
Sesame oil
For spice powder/stuffing
1 tablespoon channa dal
1 1/2tablespoons corainder seeds
1 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
4-6 dried red chillies
1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons grated coconut

For spice powder/stuffing Dry roast all the ingredients mentioned under For stuffing/spice powder,expect coconut.Once cooled grind to a coarse powder along with coconut. Set aside. Preparing the...
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Nutritions

Calories
44

Sodium
64mg
2% DV

Fat
4g
6% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV