Spicy Stuffed Brinjals simmered in a Rich Gravy (Gutti Vankaya) (Baghara Baingan) (Bharli Vangi)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Andhra/Hyderabadi/Maharashtrian Cuisine

Spicy Stuffed Brinjals simmered in a Rich Gravy (Gutti Vankaya) (Baghara Baingan) (Bharli Vangi)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Aubergine/Brinjal/Eggplant- 250 Grams, Small 

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil & Ghee- 1 Tbsp.

Curry Leaves- 7 to 8 No’s

For Spice Paste:

Coriander Seeds- 1- ½ Tsp.

Cumin Seeds- ½ Tsp.

Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana)- a Pinch

Groundnuts/Peanuts- 2 Tbsp.

Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus/Posto)- ¾ Tsp.

Sesame Seeds (Til)- 1- ½ Tbsp.

Fresh Coconut- 1 Tbsp., Slices

Garlic- 4-5 Cloves, Chopped

Ginger- 1 Inch Piece, Chopped

Jaggery (Gur)- ½ Tsp., Powdered

Onions- 2 Medium, Quartered

Red Chilli Powder- ½ Tsp.

Salt- To Taste

Turmeric Powder- a Pinch

Method:

Wash Brinjals, make Slits lengthwise so that the Brinjal & Stem stay intact

Dry Roast Onions on a Griddle till they are soft & lightly brown

Dry Roast the Coriander Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Peanuts, Cumin Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Dry Coconut & Fenugreek Seeds till they begin to change colour and give out a nice aroma

Grind together Roasted Onions- Roasted Spices, Ginger, Garlic, Salt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder & Jaggery/Sugar to a very Fine Paste

Add Tamarind Pulp & Mix well Stuff this Masala into the Brinjals & Keep the remaining for the Gravy

In a Kadhai, Heat Oil & Ghee

Add Curry Leaves & Sauté for about a Minute

Add the Stuffed Brinjals along with the Reserved Masala

Cover and cook for about 10 Minutes

Add about 3 to 4 Tbsp. of Water accordingly, Cover & Cook on Low Flame till the Brinjals are cooked

Another Check to see if the Brinjals are done is to see if the Oil starts to come to the Surface as well
Serve Hot with Steamed Plain/Basmati Rice, Phulka, Dal Fry, Curd!

Tips:

Can use Dry Coconut (Khopra) as well if Fresh Coconut is not available

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