Andhra Stuffed Brinjal CurryCook

Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry

Also known as Gutti Vankaya Kura · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamVeganGluten-freeDairy-free

Total45 min
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving389 cal
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Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry

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Andhra gutti vankaya kura: small brinjals stuffed with roasted peanut, sesame and coconut masala, simmered in tamarind. Spicy, serves 3, 45 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

27 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • CinnamonCinnamon2 inch
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns1 tsp
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom2
  • Fenugreek SeedsFenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
  • GingerGinger1 inch
  • GarlicGarlic7 cloves
  • OnionOnion, Roughly Chopped1
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt2.25 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil3 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds½ tsp
  • CuminCumin½ tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped1 cup
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • WaterWater1 cup
  • JaggeryJaggery1 tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves¼ cup
  • BrinjalBrinjal6
  • TamarindTamarind½ tbsp
  • PeanutsPeanuts¼ cup
  • White Sesame SeedsWhite Sesame Seeds2 tsp
  • Dessicated CoconutDessicated Coconut2 tbsp
  • Hot WaterHot Water½ cup
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds2 tsp
  • ClovesCloves4

Contains: groundnut, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy389kcal1167kcal
Protein8.3g25g
Carbohydrate32g97g
Fat28g84g
Fibre11g33g
Sugar11g34g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

  1. 1

    Cut slits on the bottom of the brinjal, but not all the way through. Soak them in salt water for 10 minutes.

    BrinjalSalt

  2. 2

    Soak the tamarind in hot water for 15 minutes. Strain it to extract the tamarind juice.

    TamarindHot Water

  3. 3

    In a pan, toast the peanuts on medium-low heat for 2 minutes or until it starts to turn crunchy.

    Peanuts

  4. 4

    Add the coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorn, cardamom, sesame seeds and fenugreek seeds. Saute for 2 more minutes or until it turns aromatic.

    CinnamonBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomFenugreek SeedsWhite Sesame SeedsCoriander SeedsCloves

  5. 5

    Add the desiccated coconut and saute for 1 minute. If you are using fresh grated coconut, saute until it starts to turn dry.

    Dessicated Coconut

  6. 6

    Add it into a mixer. Add garlic, ginger, onion, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Grind it into a paste.

    GingerGarlicOnionTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt

  7. 7

    Fill the Brinjal slits with the prepared stuffing. Reserve the remaining stuffing for later, if any.

  8. 8

    Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add the curry leaves and onions. Saute until it starts to turn golden brown.

    Sunflower OilMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesOnion

  9. 9

    Add the salt, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri red chilli powder. Saute for a minute.

    Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderSaltTurmeric Powder

  10. 10

    Add the stuffed brinjals and saute for 3 minutes.

  11. 11

    Add the remaining masala and saute for a minute. Add the tamarind extract and water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Water

  12. 12

    Add jaggery and chopped coriander leaves. Mix and turn off the heat. Serve with roti or rice.

    JaggeryCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry spicy?
It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry?
6 Brinjal, ¼ cup Peanuts, ½ tbsp Tamarind, 2 tbsp Dessicated Coconut, 2 tsp White Sesame Seeds, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry?
About 389 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • C

    A Cookd cookJune 2023

    #No tips #perfect recipe

    A cook's photo of Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry
  • S

    s Jagan mohanNovember 2021

    good

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