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Puli Curry

by Nazreen Ebthisam
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Puli Curry

Puli Curry, also known as brinjal curry, is a popular South Indian side dish that pairs perfectly with biryani. This tangy and spicy dish enhances the rich flavors of biryani. I make it using brinjal (eggplant) and a flavorful blend of spices, which gives it its unique and delicious taste. People often serve it alongside biryani to elevate the overall dining experience.

Puli Curry

Serves: 5 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • Brinjal - 1 (small, chopped)
  • Yellow Cucumber - 1 (small, chopped)
  • Thick Tamarind Pulp - ¼ cup
  • Salt
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp

TO DRY ROAST:-

  • Dry Chili - 3 to 4
  • Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Fenugreek Seeds - 1 tsp

TO TEMPER:-

  • Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Shallots  - 2 (chopped)
  • Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook the vegetables, adding salt, turmeric powder and adding half a cup of water. Cook until the vegetables are cooked well and turn very soft in texture. You can also pressure cook the vegetable on low flame till 1 to 2 whistles and let the steam lower itself. Cook uncovered until the water reduces.
  2. Meanwhile, dry roast dry chili, coriander seeds and fennel seeds on low flame until it leaves a good aroma. Let it cool and crush. Keep it aside.
  3. Dry roast cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds for a minute on low flame and crush it after cools. Keep it aside.
  4. Add tamarind pulp and cook until it incorporates well into the vegetables. Check sourness and add more pulp if needed. Adjust salt level too.
  5. Add dry chili - coriander seeds - fennel seeds crushed mix and mix well. Stir and cook for about a minute.
  6. Now, add the cumin seeds and fenugreek crushed spices and mix again. Stir and cook for about a minute. Remove the gravy from the flame.
  7. For tempering, to the hot coconut oil, splutter mustard seeds, sauté onion for a few seconds and add curry leaves. Pour it over the gravy and mix.