How to make Gutti Vankaya Koora (Stuffed Brinjals) -
Vegetarian Andhra special brinjal dish cooked with peanut- seeds-coconut paste.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Baby brinjals (बेबी बैंगन), Onions (प्याज़ )
Cuisine : Andhra
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Gutti Vankaya Koora (Stuffed Brinjals) Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 0-5 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Gutti Vankaya Koora (Stuffed Brinjals) Recipe
Baby brinjals 400 grams
Onions chopped 2 small
Oil 3 tablespoons
Peanuts 1/4 cup
Sesame seeds (til) 1 tablespoon
Coriander seeds 1/2 tablespoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Dried coconut ( khopra) grated 1 tablespoon
Ginger chopped 1 teaspoon
Garlic chopped 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves chopped 2 sprigs
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Heat one tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add half the onion and sauté till translucent.
Step 2
Dry roast peanuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and coconut, one by one. Remove from heat, cool and grind together into a coarse powder.
Step 3
Add sautéed onion, ginger, garlic and little water and grind into a fine paste.
Step 4
Make a cross on the bottom of the brinjals, keeping the stalks intact.
Step 5
Heat one tablespoon oil in another non-stick pan. Arrange the brinjals in it and sauté on high heat for two minutes. Cover and sauté on low heat for twelve to fifteen minutes, flipping once a while. Transfer on a plate.
Step 6
Heat remaining oil in the same pan. Add remaining onion and curry leaves, mix and sauté till onions turn golden.
Step 7
Add the prepared paste, chilli powder and salt, mix and sauté till the oil separates.
Step 8
Add the sautéed brinjals and mix well. Add half cup of water, mix well, cover and bring to a boil. Cook further on medium heat for four to five minutes.
Step 9
Serve hot.
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