Chidambaram Brinjal ( Kathirikkai ) Kosthu Recipe

Name: Chidambaram Brinjal ( Kathirikkai ) Kosthu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: brinjal 1/2 kg; onions cup sambhar; 1 teaspoon tamarind paste 2 or 3; red chillies; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon bengal gram; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon asafoetida; curry leaves a few; salt to taste; 1 cup oil

Servings: persons

brinjal 1/2 kg
onions cup sambhar
1 teaspoon tamarind paste 2 or 3
red chillies
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon bengal gram
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon asafoetida
curry leaves a few
salt to taste
1 cup oil

1
Place a frying pan on fire and pour 2 tsp of oil and heat.
2
Add chillies , bengal gram and coriander seeds and fry it .
3
When the seeds splutter stop the fire and grind it to fine powder.
4
Heat 1/2 cup of oil in another kadai and fry onions and brinjal one by one.
5
Mash all the brinjals with a fork and keep both onions and brinjal aside.
6
Now add all the remaining oil and heat.
7
Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.
8
When the seeds splutter add mashed brinjal, fried onions, tamarind paste,
9
Turmeric powder, salt and finally the powder.
10
When the kosthu releases oil, stop the fire and transfer into a dry bowl.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: brinjal 1/2 kg, onions cup sambhar, 1 teaspoon tamarind paste 2 or 3, red chillies, and more.

Yes, Chidambaram Brinjal ( Kathirikkai ) Kosthu falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chidambaram Brinjal ( Kathirikkai ) Kosthu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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