Gutti Vankaya Masala Recipe / Stuffed Brinjal Masala Curry / Egg plant Recipe

Andhra cuisine has a vast array of brinjal recipes.Today's brinjal curry is a classic Andhra vegetarian recipe that is prepared on special occasions and can be considered for a party vegetarian menu.Today we will learn how to make Gutti vankaya masala recipe with sesame seeds following this recipe ......

Vankaya Curry / Stuffed Brinjal curry

Prep Time : under 20 minutes ;
Cook Time : under 25 minutes ;
Yield : 4 -5 ;
Cuisine : Andhra

How to make Andhra Style Stuffed Brinjal Masala Curry (Gutti vankaya koora,Stuffed Brinjal curry) :

Ingredients : 1
Ginger - 1 inch
Garlic - 3 cloves
Cinnamon - small
Cloves - 3
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Sesame seeds - 4 tsp
Peanuts - 2 tsp
Dry red chili - 3-4
Dry coriander seeds - 3 tsp
Dry coconut - 1 tsp

Ingredients : 2
Oil - 4 tsp
Brinjals - 5-6
Onions - 1 small chopped
Tomatoes - 1
Tamarind - 1 lemon size
Red chili powder - 2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 3-4
Salt as needed

Preparation :

1. Dry roast each of the following items separately peanuts,sesame seeds,dry cococnut,coriander seeds and red chilies.
2. Grind them with onions,ginger,garlic,cinnamon,cloves and cumin seeds to make a think paste.
3. Wash and cut off the stem of the brinjal, make a cross shape slit on the other end and stuff them with the ground paste.
4. Keep the remaining paste for the gravy ,dilute with 1 cup of water .

Method :

1. Heat oil in a pan ,add mustard ,cumin seeds and curry leaves,saute for a second.
2. Then add onions and salt and saute till it turns brown .
3. Add tomatoes and turmeric powder,saute for a minute .
4. Add the diluted paste to this along with red chilies powder,coriander powder,tamarind pulp and salt.
5. Arrange the brinjal in the gravy and put the lid on and cover over medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Now cook until the brinjal sucks in the masala and turn off heat and transfer it into bowl & serve .
7. Serve brinjal masala curry or Gutti vankaya masala curry with flavoured rice or chapati .....

Vankaya curry / Stuffed Brinjal curry