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Stuffed Brinjal is a specility of North Karnataka, a Southern state in India. Purple coloured small rounded Brinjal is used in this recipe. This is typically served with Jowar Roti and Salad. |
Serves: | 2 |
Preparation Time: | 15 min |
Cooking Time: | 30 min |
Ingredients: | Small Brinjal - 10 nos | |
| Onions finely chopped - ½ Cup
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| Garlic - 1 Clove
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| Fresh grated Coconut - ½ Cup | |
| Whole Red Chillies - 4 to 5
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| Tamarind juice - ½ Cup
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| Ground Peanuts - ½ Cup
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| Garam Masala - 1 tsp
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| Curry Leaves - 4 to 5
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| Chopped Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) - 1 tbsp
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| Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
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| Salt to taste
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| Oil - 2 tbsp
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Method: | • Heat 1 tsp Oil in a pan, add Onions and fry for sometime.
• Next add Curry Leaves, Garlic, Peanuts, Red Chillies and Coconut. Fry for sometime.
• Grind this with rest of the ingredients except Brinjal, Mustard Seeds and Oil. If required add little Water while grinding.
• Slit the Brinjal in the centre to make 4 halves. Stuff the Brinjal with this ground mixture.
• Meanwhile heat Oil in a pan, add Mustard Seeds and allow it to splutter.
• Add the stuffed Brinjals and pour the remaining mixture on the Brinjals and fry for sometime.
• Cover and cook on low heat till all of the Brinjals are cooked well. It might take about 20-25min.
• Serve hot with Jowar Roti!
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