Kathirikai Sadam

For the second day of the week it is Brinjal rice. A variety rice that does not take instant liking by many and it has to grow on you to appreciate the dish. Surprisingly the H in the family is quite fond of it whereas I fall in the former category. A very simple dish and the veggies cook fast enough to reduce the standing time in the kitchen.

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Kathirikai Sadam

Mixed rice made with large variety of Brinjals

Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins | Total Time: 20 Mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 Cup Rice, preferably Basmati rice
1 teaspoon Oil
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon Butter or oil
2 Red chillies
½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 Medium sized Onion, finely chopped (optional)
2 Cups finely diced Brinjals, the larger variety
¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 tablespoon Curry powder
Salt to taste
Few finely chopped coriander for garnishing

Instructions

Pressure cook the rice with little oil and salt. Let it cool and then fluff it up with a fork to separate grains.
Heat butter or oil in a pan. Once it is hot, add the cumin seeds and red chillies.
Then add the chopped onions sauté until it turns golden brown.
Then add the diced brinjals; add little tamarind water and let it become soft and tender.
Then add the curry powder and salt; mix and then add the cooked rice. Mix well again and check for taste and adjust if needed.
Turn off the flame and add the coriander leaves.

Notes

Cooking the brinjal in tamarind helps in reducing its tartness. So add tamarind water to cook the brinjals.

This post is for Blogging Marathon 58 under the theme "Rice dishes". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 58 here.

Comments

Varadas Kitchen says
May 07, 2016 at 2:24 pm
Eggplant and I are not friends but my family would love this. I will give the H here the recipe.
Harini-Jaya R says
November 22, 2015 at 1:41 am
I am not sure my earlier comment went through..Good one for eggplant lovers though!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
November 20, 2015 at 3:48 am
I love kathirikkai saadham and I make it often. Lovely rice dish.
Sowmya :) says
November 17, 2015 at 2:47 am
It's the same story here. He is a big fan and I am not so tempted. But I make it all the time because it's so simple! Your dish looks beautiful
Suma Gandlur says
November 16, 2015 at 11:45 pm
The only dish where I truly enjoy eggplants is vanghibhath. Your version sounds simple and quick enough for lunch boxes.
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
November 16, 2015 at 4:18 pm
great use of curry powder. Love it. Perfect anytime
rajani says
November 14, 2015 at 5:25 pm
This one definitely qualifies for the lunch box. Great!
Pavani N says
November 14, 2015 at 2:59 pm
Even with my love of eggplant, I rarely make rice based dishes with it. Will have to make this rice some time. It looks yummy!!
Priya Suresh says
November 12, 2015 at 9:19 am
Never get bored of this karthikai sadam, love this lipsmacking rice.

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