Kathirikai urulaikilangu chutney / potato brinjal bajji/ kathirikai chutney

Kathirikai urulaikilangu chutney recipe with step by step pictures 

             Kathirikai urulaikilangu chutney is a sidedish recipe for Indian flat breads like Chapathi, or dosas.  It is a very simple recipe yet very tasty.  It is perfect for kids who doesnt eat brinjal.  It is a quick recipe and you can make it within 20 mins.  I have already posted my mom's version of Potato brinjal bhaji .  Check out that too.  

           Hope you like the recipe and give it a try then this brinjal chutney becomes one of your favorites.  Check out the kathirikai urulaikilangu chutney recipe below with step by step pictures.  

Enjoy the food  !   

Ingredients   : 

.  Kathirikai / brinjal  -  1 cup ( cubed) 

.   Potato   -  1 cup  ( peeled,  cubed)  

.   Onion  -  1 big sized ( finely chopped) 

.   Tomato   -  2 medium sized 

.   Garlic cloves  -  6 nos. 

.   Green chilli  -  1 ( as per your taste,  add more if you want more spicy)  

.   Turmeric powder  -  1/2 tsp

.   Cumin powder  -  1 tsp
.   Sambar powder  -  1 tsp (optional) 

.   Oil  -  1 tblsp 

.   Mustard seeds -  1 tsp

.   Urad dal  -  1/2 tsp

.   Curry leaves   -  1 sprig

.   Dry red chillies   -  2 

.   Salt to taste 

Method  : 

              1. Take Potato, brinjal, tomato,  garlic cloves,  green chilli,  turmeric powder and cumin powder in a pressure cooker.  Pressure cook for 2 whistles. 

             2. Try to remove the skin of tomato.  Mash it well. 

            3. Heat oil.  Add mustard seeds and urad dal.  After it crackle,  add onion,  curry leaves  and dry red chillies.  Saute until onion becomes translucent. 

          4. Add mashed Potato brinjal.  Adjust the consistency by adding 1/2 cup of water.  Add salt.  Cook for 5- 10 mins.  Kathirikai urulaikilangu chutney is ready. 

Pictorial   : 

                Take cubed Potato, brinjal and tomatoes in a pressure cooker 

Add garlic cloves and green chilli

Add turmeric powder and cumin powder

Add water and pressure cook for 2- 3 whistles 

Try to remove the skin of tomatoes using spoon. 

Mash it well with laddle or traditional matthu

Heat oil in a kadai

Add mustard seeds and urad dal 

After it cracle and turns to golden brown,  add finely chopped onion, curry leaves and dry red chillies 

Saute until onion becomes translucent 

Add mashed Potato brinjal 

Add salt,  1 tsp sambar powder and adjust the consistency by adding 1/2 cup of water ( chutney must be little thick)  

Cover and cook for 5 - 10 mins.  Switch off the flame  

Kathirikai urulaikilangu chutney is ready to be served