Kalla Veetu Aviyal (Therakkal)
Made with brinjal and potatoes, this easy dish will be your go-to for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 2 cups brinjal (cubed)
- 1 cup potato (cubed)
- 6 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 10 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1-2 cups water (as needed)
- salt to taste
For grinding:
- ½ cup grated coconut
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 4 green chilies
- 4 red chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp roasted dalia split (also known as pottukadalai)
- ½ inch ginger
Instructions
- Grind all ingredients under "For grinding" into a smooth paste and set aside.
- Add oil to a pan. Once hot, add fennel seeds.
- Once the fennel seeds brown, add onions and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes. The raw smell should fade.
- Add potatoes and saute for 1 minute.
- Then, add brinjal and tomatoes. Saute for 2-3 minute. The tomatoes should become soft.
- Add ground mix, water (as needed) and salt. The consistency should be like a gravy.
- Next, add curry leaves and boil on medium flame until all vegetables are well cooked.
- Serve hot with idli or dosa.