Kathrikkai Chops

This is an easy version of stuffed brinjal recipe. Very less ingredients but don't have to compromise on the taste. I found this method easy when doing large quantities.
A south Indian style kathirikkai chops which goes well with pulao, or even as a side dish for roti or any rice variety.

Preparation Time :10 mins | Cooking Time :25 mins | Serves: 4

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Ingredients:   

• Kathirikkai - 8 small ones  
• Onion - 1 big size sliced
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil

Masala Ingredients to grind:

• Dania - 1 tbsp
• Dry red chili - 6
• Channa dal - 1 tbsp
• Peanut - 1 tbsp
• Tamarind - 1 inch  

  Method:​​​

• Roast the ingredients for the masala with little oil.

• Cool and grind them with little salt.

• Slit the brinjals as shown below and put them in water. Try to remove the hard part which I am holding. If not just cut out the top.

•  In a wide pan add some oil and spread the onions. Sprinkle some salt just for the onions.

• Stuff the brinjals with the ground masala and place on top of the onions.

• Drizzle some oil for the brinjals. Close with a lid and cook in low heat.

• Open and mix after 10 mins. The moisture from onions will help cook the brinjals. No need to add water. Close and cook for another 10 mins.

• Now add turmeric and chili powder. Cook for another 5 mins.

• The oil seperates and the brinjals would be soft for now. Sprinkle cilantro and curry leaves.

•  Serve with pulao/rice or roti.