How to make Spicy Stuffed Brinjal Curry / Andhra Special Masala Gutti Vankaya Curry Recipe

Ingredients

Eggplants / Brinjal-500gms
Oil-5 tbsp
 Fresh Coriander leaves - Few

For Stuffing


Roasted Channa Dal-1/4 cup
Peanuts-3/4 cup
Tamarind-small size ball
Cumin Seeds-1 tsp
Coriander Seeds-1 tsp
Red Chillies-6 (As per your  taste)
Salt to taste
Dry Coconut powder-2 tbsp

Cooking Directions

Wash and Cut the Brinjals in  to Long pieces

Heat one tsp of oil in Kadai and add cumin seeds,coriander seeds,red chillies to golden brown color.Switch off the flame and  remove from the Kadai .Now  in the the same pan ,dry roast the peanuts,roasted channa dal and  dry coconut powder  individually until they each turns a few shades darker and release their aromas,taking care not to burn them.Turn of the flame and let it cool completely. grind this Mixture to get smooth paste by adding little water to this .

When the paste is ready take the Brinjals/eggplants stuff them with the  paste .

Heat oil in a pan and place the stuffed  Brinjals/eggplants add salt mix well and cover the kadai and let them cook for about 15 minutes,until they soften.Mix well for every few minutes so they cook evenly.

Once the Brinjals cooked  add the remaining masala paste and one cup of water.Mix well,cover with a lid.and let it cook on low heat till the oil starts to separate from the masala .

Garnish with Coriander leaves and Serve hot with Plain Rice or Roti

 Try these recipes too Gherkins masala Gravy Curry and Broad Beans seed Masala Curry