Yennai Kathirikai Kolambu, also known as Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu, is a traditional South Indian curry made with small eggplants (kathirikai) cooked in a spiced tamarind-based gravy. “Yennai” in Tamil refers to oil, and this dish is known for its use of oil in the cooking process, which imparts a rich and flavorful taste.