Stuffed Brinjal Curry

By Lakshmi-Srinivasan
Ingredients:

Brinjals -1/4 Kg
Onions - 3 Big (slice finely)
Oil - 3 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves -2 sprigs
Salt to taste
Tamarind - 1 small lime size

Grind together:

Red chillies - 8
Dhania -1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Bengal gram dhal- I/2 tsp
Black gram dhal - 1/2 tsp
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder - 1/2. tsp

Method:

1. Slit the brinjals into four pieces up to three fourth of their length and immerse in water.
2. Heat 1 tsp oil and fry the red chillies, dhania, cumin, fenugreek, gram dhal, black gram dhal.
3. Remove from oil and grind along with turmeric powder, tamarind and salt. When well ground, add the grated fresh coconut, grind to a fine paste.
4. Stuff the brinjal with three - fourth of ground masala paste.
5. Heat the remaining oil in a shallow pan and season with mustered seed and curry leaves. When the mustered crackle add the chopped onion and fry till golden colour.
6. Place the brinjals in the pan and add the remaining masala paste. Saute lightly and add little water cover and cook on medium heat turning the brinjal occasionally to ensure even cooking.
7. When the brinjals are cooked and the gravy is thick. Remove from heat.
8. Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.