Gutti Vankaya Masala Koora (Masala Stuffed Brinjal Curry)

Ingredients:

Brinjals - 250 gm

Ground nuts - hand full

Sesame seeds - 3 tbsp

Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Cloves - 4

Cinnamon - half - inch

Red chillies - 5

Shredded coconut - 2 tbsp

Tamarind pulp - 1 tbsp

Salt - as per taste

Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Wash, clean and cut the brinjals from the lower end in both sides to three-fourth of it and place them in plenty of water until used.
2. Take a small pan, add ground nuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, cloves, cinnamon and roast them under low flame without adding oil.
3. Once all the contents start changing their color, switch off the flame and cool them. Now grind all the ingredients together with salt, tamarind pulp and shredded coconut  (add little water if required to get a smooth paste).
4. Now stuff the prepared mixture in between the brinjals and set aside.
5. Take a kadai, heat oil and place all the stuffed brinjals one beside the other.
6. Saute all the stuffed brinjals in medium flame with occasional stirring. Do not apply pressure on brinjals, gently turn them in all directions.
7. Once the brinjals are almost cooked, add the leftover stuffing and sprinkle some water. Cook for few more minutes and serve hot.