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Dahi Baingan/ Kathrikkai Thayir pachhadi

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Dahi Baingan/ Kathrikkai Thayir pachhadi

Description

Usually curd is commonly combined with vegetables like onion, tomato, cucumber, carrot, beetroot or even fruits like pineapple, grapes, etc.  But this combination of brinjal and curd is something different and unusual.  The slightly marinated and roasted brinjal in cool yogurt with spices is just heavenly. This dahi baigan or Kathrikkai Thayir Pachhadi is a very satisfying dish that can be served with any type of chapati , biryani or variety rice. The goodness of yoghurt along with nutrition from brinjal makes it a great side dish.   

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 1 medium tender round brinjal
  • 1 cup fresh thick curd
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4th teaspoon salt for marination
  • 1/4th teaspoon salt for curd
  • 1 teaspoon Cilantro (Coriander leaves) chopped – for garnishing
  • 2 teaspoon mustard oil
  • For seasoning-1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 2 Dry Red chillies
  • 8 Curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oil

Directions

  • Take brinjals, wash and cut into thin rounds or oval shaped pieces.
  • Add salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder and coat all the brinjal slices nicely.
  • Let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a flat griddle or pan. Drizzle some mustard oil and shallow fry the brinjal pieces.
  • Fry the brinjal slices till they are roasted and crisp on all sides.
  • In the meantime, whisk the thick curd with salt as per the taste, cumin powder, pepper powder and sugar.
  • To make a beautiful presentation, arrange the roasted brinjal pieces in a nice serving plate.
  • Pour the beaten curd on top and finally top it with the roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder and tempering.
  • For tempering - Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds, dry red chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves.
  • Add this to the brinjal slices arranged in a plate, it adds a nice flavour to the dish.
  • Finally garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve chilled with pulao, rice or chapati
  • My Tip- You can also add the roasted brinjal pieces to the beaten curd and add the tempering.
Sanchita Mittal

Sanchita Mittal

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