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 393 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry

Name: Andhra Stuffed Brinjal Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 6 Brinjal; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tbsp Tamarind; ½ cup Hot Water; ¼ cup Peanuts; 2 tsp Coriander Seeds; 4 Cloves; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 tsp White Sesame Seeds; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 tbsp Dessicated Coconut; 7 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 1 Onion, Roughly Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Jaggery; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves

45 min
hot
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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12 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

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

3 people

Brinjal6
Salt2¼ tsp
Tamarind½ tbsp
Hot Water½ cup
Peanuts¼ cup
Coriander Seeds2 tsp
Cloves4
Cinnamon2 inch
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Green Cardamom2
White Sesame Seeds2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Dessicated Coconut2 tbsp
Garlic7 cloves
Ginger1 inch
Onion, Roughly Chopped1
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water1 cup
Jaggery1 tsp
Coriander Leaves¼ cup

Contains: groundnut, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	393kcal	1179kcal
Protein	8.4g	25g
Carbohydrate	33g	100g
Fat	28g	84g
Fibre	11g	34g
Sugar	12g	35g

Cookd masalas for brinjal

Method

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
Soak the tamarind in hot water for 15 minutes. Strain it to extract the tamarind juice.
TamarindHot Water
3
In a pan, toast the peanuts on medium-low heat for 2 minutes or until it starts to turn crunchy.
Peanuts
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.
Coriander SeedsClovesCinnamonBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomWhite Sesame SeedsFenugreek Seeds
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
Add it into a mixer. Add garlic, ginger, onion, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Grind it into a paste.
GarlicGingerOnionTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
7
Fill the Brinjal slits with the prepared stuffing. Reserve the remaining stuffing for later, if any.
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.
OilMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesOnion
9
Add the salt, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri red chilli powder. Saute for a minute.
SaltTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
10
Add the stuffed brinjals and saute for 3 minutes.
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
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 393 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.