Friday, September 14, 2007

GUTTI VANKAYA KURA(STUFFED BRINJAL CURRY)


STUFFED VANKAYALU

INGREDIENTS.

brinjals(vakayalu)-1 Kg.(2.2lbs)rounded

cumin seeds-1tea spoon

mustard seeds-1 tea spoon

onion-1 medium finally chopped

green chillies-4

curry leaves-3 to 4

turmeric powder-1 tea spoon

ginger garlic paste-1 tea spoon

for stuffing:

1.3-table spoons sesame seeds(fried)

2.3-table spoons dry coconut powder

3.1-table spoon peanuts(fried)[if u desire]

4.2-tea spoons red chili powder

5.4-cloves

6.4-cardamom

7.2-tea spoons coriander powder

8.salt to taste

first grind all above stuffing ingredients in a mixer by adding
little bit water and make smooth paste.[do not add more water]

COOKING:

1.thoroughly wash and dry the brinjals.take each brinjal and
on the end ,opposite of stem ,make plus shape slit towards
stem side but not all the way

2.fill up plus shape slits with stuffing.

3.now take nonstick pan and heat oil in it.then add cumin
seeds,mustard's,green chillies,onions and curry leaves.
fry them until onions become light brown.then add turmeric
powder and ginger garlic paste.

4.now add brinjals to them.fry them for 5 minutes.

5.then add 1 cup of water to the brinjals and cover it with
a lid.and leave it for 10 minutes until the brinjals cooked
thoroughly and soup become thick.

now guttivankaya kura ready.u can garnish it with coriander leaves,
and serve with hot rice.

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