Gutti Vankaya Koora (Stuffed Brinjal curry)

Ingredients:

•     Small Brinjal – 6-7
•     Bengal Gram (sanagabedalu) - 5 grms
•     Red chilli-5
•     Dry Coconut -5 grms
•     Coriander Seeds – 2tsps
•     Cumin Seeds - 2tsps
•     Turmeric Powder – 1/8tsp
•     Tamarind – Little (Approx.2gms)
•     Salt to Taste
•     Oil – 4Tbsps
•     Mustard - Few
•     Onions - 1 (small)

      
Preparations:  

Heat a kadai and add two drops of oil. When oil is hot add bengal gram,red chilli,coriander seeds,dry coconut,cumin seed and fry, and then grind the ingredients  to powder  and  mix salt.Then wash brinjal and cut each one in to four parts into  three by fourths downwards.

Method:

Stuff the powder on each side of the brinjal without breaking it. Stuff all the brinjals.Heat a kadai and add oil. When oil is hot add mustard,chopped onions,cumin seeds and fry. Now add stuffed brinjal and cook low flame for 7 minutes.Now add tamarind water mix and cook for 10 minutes. Now transfer gutti vankaya koora to a serving bowl and Serve hot with plain rice

Points to Remember:

Brinjals  keep them in salt water till use.Other wise its change color and bitter taste.