Stuffed Brinjal Gravy/ Ennai Kathirikai kulumbu without Tamarind

Prep Time : 15 mins  Cook Time : 20 mins Serves :3

  

Ingredients:

• 10 small size Brinjal with stem
• 3 - 4 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• Salt
• Coriander leaves

To Grind:

• Coconut - 1/2 cup grated
• Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
• Khus khus / poppy seeds- 1/2 tsp or 3 Cashews
• Chilli Powder - 2tsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tsp
• Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp

To temper:

• 4 Cloves
• 2 Cinnamon stick
• Curry leaves few

          

Method:

• In a mixer put all the ingredients to grind and grind it to a thick fine paste,by adding very little water.
• Wash and slit cut the brinjal halfway into 4 as shown in the picture.Do not remove the stem.

         

• Now stuff the ground masala in the brinjal.

           

• In a pan add 2 tbsp oil and fry the Brinjal in the medium flame and close the lid and cook in low flame until the brinjal is soft.Keep aside.

          

• In the pan add 1 tbsp oil,add the items to temper.
•  Add in Onion and fry until it turns golden brown.

         

• Add the tomatoes and fry till it becomes mushy.
• now add the remaining ground masalas fry for few mins in medium flame and add 1 cup of water.

         

• Allow it to boil,then add the fried brinjals.
• Cook covered in low medium flame for 5 mins. If required add salt.
• Garnish with Coriander leaves.

   Serve hot with Rotis or Rice....