Brinjal Pakoda | Kathrika Pakoda | Crispy Brinjal Snack

Brinjal Pakoda | Kathrika Pakoda | Crispy Brinjal Snack – A Crispy South Indian Delight

Brinjal Pakoda, also known as Kathrika Pakoda | Crispy Brinjal Snack, is a popular South Indian tea-time snack that brings together the earthy flavor of brinjal (eggplant) and the crunchiness of besan (gram flour). Loved across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, this spicy fritter is a common sight at homes, roadside tea stalls, and festive gatherings.

Why This is a Favorite Snack?

The combination of thinly sliced brinjal coated with a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried to perfection creates a crunchy outer layer while keeping the inside soft and flavorful. Unlike regular pakodas, the snack offers a unique texture and mildly sweet taste that brinjal lovers truly enjoy.

In South Indian households, especially during the monsoon and winter seasons, this brinjal fritter becomes a go-to snack paired with hot chai or filter coffee. Its quick preparation and mouthwatering taste make it ideal for unexpected guests or evening cravings.

Brinjal Pakoda in South Indian Cuisine

Brinjal, known as Kathrika in Tamil and Vazhuthananga in Malayalam, is used in many regional dishes. But in the form of pakoda, it takes on a special role as a crispy starter or side snack. It is also a common offering in street food stalls across Tamil Nadu, where vendors serve it hot with coconut chutney or green chilli sauce.

Some families include the snack in festival menus, especially during Diwali or Navratri snack platters. The humble brinjal gets a delicious twist in this deep-fried treat.

Explore this addictive brinjal fritter, the perfect South Indian indulgence!

Brinjal Pakoda | Kathrika Pakoda | Crispy Brinjal Snack

Brinjal Pakoda is a popular South Indian tea-time snack that brings together the earthy flavor of brinjal and the crunchiness of besan.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Tamil

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 2 nos. Brinjal
• 1 No. Onion
• 1/2 Cup Curry leaves
• 1 Tbsp Ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 Tsp Pepper powder
• 1 Tbsp Corn flour
• 1 Tbsp Maida
• 1 Tbsp Rice Flour
• 1 Tsp Red chili powder
• 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tbsp Gram Flour
• Salt to taste
• Oil to fry

Instructions

 

• First cut the brinjal into thick round shapes.
  
• Add ginger garlic paste to pepper and make a fine paste.
  
• In a bowl add ginger garlic paste, besan flour, rice flour, maida, corn flour, red chili powder, salt and turmeric.
  
• Add water and make a thick batter.
  
• Add brinjal and mix it.
  
• Add sliced onion, curry leaves and mix well.
  
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the brinjal slices until it gets golden brown and crispy.
  
• Now the delicious bajji is ready to serve.
  

Notes

You can visit this link Potato Bajji. You can also visit this link Green Chilli Bajji. 

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