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Stuffed eggplant - Stuffed brinjal

Stuffed eggplant or stuffed brinjal is a favorite of many. This curry dish is referred to as yenngai, yennegai, tumbid badnekai’ in kannada, ' bharwa baingan' in hindi, 'bharli vangi' in Marathi, 'Gutti Vankaaya Kura' in Telgu language. Whatever the name, the dish is awesome. I assure you that.
stuffed eggplant ready to serve
Stuffed-Eggplant Curry, Ready to serve. ---------->














stuffed eggplant, jowar roti, garlic chutney, butter
Stuffed-Eggplant served with jowar roti, Kopra(dry coconut) and garlic chutney and butter. Yummy! ------->











stuffing eggplant before cooking

Open the cut ends and fill in the filling. --------->












pressing stuffed eggplant







Press the eggplant to keep the stuffing in. -------->


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How to make stuffed eggplant

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Stuffed brinjal curry is generally served with bhakri (jowar roti, jolada rotti , sorghum flatbread). It is also good to serve with chapati.

For this brinjal curry, we use small purple eggplants. Wash them thoroughly and dry them well.

Ingredients to serve 4:

small purple brinjals - 8

Ingredients For stuffing:

  • onions - 2 cups, chopped finely
  • jaggery -1 tbsp, crushed .
  • Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp.
  • Red chilli powder - ½ tsp or to taste
  • garam masala or goda masala - 1 tbsp
  • roasted peanut powder - 1 tbsp
  • fresh grated coconut - 2 tbsp
  • garlic - paste or chopped finely - ½ tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp or to taste.


  • For seasoning:
  • vegetable oil - 2 tbsp of your choice.
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • cumin seeds - ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
  • Preparation

  • slit the brinjals in four without separating them.
  • Mix well the items for stuffing. Keep aside for 10 minutes. Do not add water. Onions will release enough water to keep the mixture moist.
  • Fill the stuffing into the slit brinjals and press together.
  • Keep aside the leftover stuffing if any. We will use it while cooking.
  • Cooking Eggplants:

  • Heat Oil in a deep pan. Add Mustard seeds, cumin seeds. When they stop spluttering, add Turmeric powder, Asafoetida, curry leaves.
  • Place the stuffed brinjals carefully with open side up.
  • Add the leftover stuffing over the brinjals.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes.
  • Move the brinjals carefully with a spoon on their sides. Sprinkle a little water if necessary for cooking.
  • Cover and Cook for 5-6 minutes or till just done. The brinjals should not lose their shape or become very soft.
  • Serve hot with jowar roti or chapati. You may store this in fridge for 2 days and reheat and serve.

    Enjoy












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