Need a super healthy, iron and calcium rich, quick to make dish?
Look no further.Presenting Katrikkai Pachadi (Eggplant Raitha / Baingan Raitha). This is one of our family's favourite and goes great with Vangibhath or even hot rice /pulav / Most one Pot meals.. I am presenting my mom's version here. Hope you would also like it .Only important point to note is that use firm brinjals, especially one with very less seeds.
This is an excellent side dish for Milagu Kozhambu + Rice combo (Rice with Pepper Tangy curry).
Other Raithas you can may like:
- Pineapple Raita
- Pudina Curd Raitha
- Doddapatre Tambli (Raita with Karpuravalli / Mexican Mint a.k.a Indian Borage)
- Ashgourd Raitha
- Alu Raitha / Potato Raitha
- Palak ke Raita (spinach in curd sauce)
- Vendakkai Thayir Pachadi(Okra Raita)
- Mooli Raita (Radish Raita)
- Cucumber-Ginger Raita
PIN FOR LATER
Prep time : 10 mins. Cooking time : 15 mins. Serves : 3
Ingredients:
- Firm brinjals (round variety - purple) - 4 nos (medium sized) or 1 no - very large
- Thick slightly sour curd / yoghurt - 250 ml (TIP: use any plant based yoghurt for a vegan version)
- Grated Coconut - 2 tablespoon (optional)
- Salt - to taste
Tempering :
- Oil (1 tsp) + Mustard seeds (½ tsp) cumin seeds (1 tsp) + Urad dal (½ tsp) curry leaves + 1 chilly(opt.)
- Green chillies.- 1 no
- broken red chillies - 1 no.
Method:
See the video below for the method. Do leave your valuable comments on the video as well.
LINK FOR VIDEO - https://bit.ly/35cQ0Nl
Updating this post as part of #Foodies_RedoingOldPost Group where we revisit old posts with new pictures and text.
Cool Lassi(e) says
Raita looks wonderful! I have posted a raita too! Is that red garnish Paprika? The whole bowl looks tempting!
Harini says
very tempting but I probably can't attempt this at home as I am allergic to eggplant and my husband has limited likes 🙂
Kalyani says
@ CL - you are right - its paprika.. and its just too good with this pachadi
@ Harini - you may want to attempt the same with broiled snakegourd / chowchow - that also tastes yum !
Kurryleaves says
simple and delicious...
Hari Chandana P says
Lovely and delicious recipe.. looks perfect !!
Indian Cuisine
Unknown says
Even with the bottle gourd this pachadi comes out fine.Looks delicious!!!!
Vardhini says
Yummy. I have to try it this way sometime.
Vardhini
Check out my 100th post giveaway.
Current Event: Herbs and Flowers - Garlic
The Pumpkin Farm says
this comes close to the maharashtrian style i mentioned on the other day. Lovely picture
Unknown says
Yummy & delicious...
Priya Suresh says
Delicious pachadi,looks superb..
vaishali sabnani says
woder y eggplant gives allergy?..Harni like u even i m allergic to eggplants,though used to b my fav...but for sure this raita looks really cool....Kalyani....
Anonymous says
Looks cooling.
Rajani
jayasree says
Pachadi with brinjal sounds interesting. Lovely clicks
Unknown says
Eggplant raita looks nice.
KrithisKitchen says
Looks super good.. yumm
Krithi's Kitchen
Suma Gandlur says
Yummy. I usually broil the eggplants. Never knew they can be steamcooked for raita.
Archana says
my favourite.
Do check out my event and send me your entries.
Lifewithspices says
i can eat eggplants only if they r made in this method.. looks good..
Pavani says
Awesome looking eggplant raita.. Love it.
Fullscoops says
Raita looks fabulous! Thanks for linking it to the event.
Mayuri Patel says
I learnt how to make eggplant raita from my sister in law. Love this side dish which goes so well with biryanis, pulaos and also to enjoy on its own especially during summer.
jayashree says
Love this raita. Back home, it was made frequently. You reminded me to make this one. Lovely.
cookwithrenu says
Love eggplant raita, I make it a bit different. And as you said goes well with so many rice based dishes. I can even have this on its own.
Archana says
This is my favorite way to eat brinjal. Absolutely no fuss n it goes well with anything from chapati to jowar roti to rice n pulao. Love it Kalyani