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A bowl of Sutta Kathirikkai Masiyal.

Sutta Kathirikkai Masiyal

Sutta Kathirikkai Masiyal is a simple and comforting dish made using fire-roasted brinjals and tomatoes, lightly mashed with onion and fried dry red chillies. This easy masiyal pairs perfectly with plain hot rice and is ideal for quick, no-fuss home cooking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, southindian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 Nos Small brinjals /Egg plants
  • 1 No Tomato Ripened
  • 1 No Onion Medium size sliced
  • 2 nos Dry red chillies
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • Salt – as needed
  • Fresh coriander leaves – a few finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Barbecue Grill Rack / Pan

Method
 

  1. Wash the brinjals and tomato thoroughly and wipe them dry.
  2. Place the brinjals and tomato on a grill rack over an open flame. Grill them slowly, turning occasionally, until the skin is evenly charred and blistered.
  3. Once roasted, allow them to cool slightly. Peel off the burnt skin completely.
  4. Mash the roasted brinjals and tomato gently using your fingers or a spoon and keep aside.
  5. Heat oil in a small pan and fry the dry red chillies until crisp. Switch off the flame.
  6. Add the fried red chillies along with the chilli-infused oil to the mashed brinjal mixture.
  7. Add finely chopped onion, salt, and coriander leaves.
  8. Mix everything well until slightly coarse. Do not grind the mixture.
  9. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately with hot rice.

Notes

  • Do not over-mash the vegetables; a slightly coarse texture gives the best taste.
  • Always remove the burnt skin completely to avoid bitterness.
  • The oil used to fry the red chillies adds flavour—do not skip it.
  • This masiyal tastes best when freshly made.