Authentic Tamil Nadu Villupuram Kattu Vankaya Podimas with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A rustic and flavorful roasted eggplant mash infused with southern spices and tempered mustard seeds, perfectly pairing with piping hot steamed rice.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Roast the eggplants directly over an open flame until the skin is charred and the flesh is completely tender.
2
Allow the roasted eggplants to cool, peel away the charred skin, and mash the soft pulp thoroughly with a fork.
3
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add mustard seeds, letting them splutter.
4
Add urad dal and fresh curry leaves, sautéing until the lentils turn golden brown.
5
Toss in the chopped onions, green chilies, grated ginger, and minced garlic, cooking until translucent.
6
Stir in turmeric powder and red chili powder, mixing well with the aromatic base.
7
Add the mashed eggplant pulp and salt, tossing everything together over medium heat for five minutes.
8
Fold in the fresh grated coconut and cook for another two minutes.
9
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve warm with steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 large purple eggplants
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 green chilies, slit
1 inch ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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