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    Home » Mochai Kathirikai Khara Kuzhambu / Field Beans Brinjal Spicy Gravy

    Mochai Kathirikai Khara Kuzhambu / Field Beans Brinjal Spicy Gravy

    March 2, 2018 By Anlet Prince Leave a Comment

    Mochai Kathirikai Khara Kuzhambu / Field Beans Brinjal Spicy Gravy is a simple and filling gravy. Mochai in this recipe can be replaced with Soya, Butter beans or any other beans. Cooking mochai in pressure cooker makes the job easy. It can be served along with steamed rice and any mild veggie stir fry recipes. Checkout other Veg Gravies for Rice available in this space.

    Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main

    Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main
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    Mochai Kathirikai Khara Kuzhambu / Field Beans Brinjal Spicy Gravy

    Mochai Kathirikai Khara Kuzhambu / Field Beans Brinjal Spicy Gravy is a simple and filling gravy that pairs with rice.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • ½ Cup Mochai / Field Beans
    • 3 Small Brinjal
    • Water - as required
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 Tablespoon Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Mustard
    • 1 Teaspoon Urad Dal
    • ¼ Teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
    • 1 Big Onion
    • 2 Tomatoes
    • Fistful Curry Leaves
    • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 2 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Red Chilli Powder

    For Soaking Tamarind

    • 1 Amla sized Tamarind
    • ¾ Cup Water

    To Grind and Paste

    • ½ Cup Coconut Grated
    • 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
    • ⅓ Cup Water For soaking poppy seeds
    • 6 Small Pods Garlic

    Instructions

    • Soak poppy seeds in water for 30 minutes. Soak Mochai in water overnight. Pressure cook mochai with water and salt for 3 whistles in medium flame.
    • Heat oil in a wok. Add in mustard, urad dal and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter. Add in onion and curry leaves and saute until glossy.
    • Add in tomatoes and salt to taste and saute until the tomatoes get mushy.
    • Add in chopped brinjal and the cooked mochai mixture.
    • Add in salt to taste. Keep cooking.
    • Blend Grated coconut, Garlic pods and soaked poppy seeds into a smooth paste with minimum water.
    • Soak tamarind in water. Squeeze the juice and add them to the gravy.
    • Add in chilli powder, Coriander Powder and Turmeric powder.
    • Give them a quick stir and bring them to boil. Add in the Coconut paste. Cook in low flame until the gravy is cooked completely or the oil separates in the sides of the vessel.

    Notes

    • Limit the amount of addition of water or it would spoil the taste of the gravy.
    • After chopping brinjal add them immediately into the gravy or it would give out bitter taste.
    • Fennel seeds can also be added to this gravy. It gives out a good taste.

    Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main

    Step by Step Photos on how to make Mochai Kathirikai Khara Kuzhambu / Field Beans Brinjal Spicy Gravy

    1. Soak poppy seeds in hot water for 30 minutes. Soak Mochai in water overnight. Pressure cook mochai with water and salt for 3 whistles in medium flame.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main
    2. Heat oil in a wok. Add in mustard, urad dal and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter. Add in onion and curry leaves and saute until glossy.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main
    3. Add in tomatoes and salt to taste. Saute until the tomatoes get mushy.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu
    4. Add in chopped brinjal and the cooked mochai mixture.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu
    5. Add in salt to taste. Keep cooking.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu
    6. Blend Grated coconut, Garlic pods and soaked poppy seeds into a smooth paste with minimum water.Keep them aside.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main
    7. Soak tamarind in water. Squeeze the juice and add them to the gravy.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu
    8. Add in Chilli powder, Coriander Powder and Turmeric powder.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main
    9. Give them a quick stir and bring them to boil. Add in the coconut paste. Cook in low flame until the gravy is cooked completely or the oil seperates in the sides of the vessel.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu
    10. This gravy can be served with any mild veggie stir fry.Mochai Brinjal Khara Kuzhambu main
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