Masala Brinjal

Masala Egg Plant , Masala Vankaya

Ingredients :

Brinjals 8
Oil 2 - 3 teaspoons

For masala :

Sesame Powder 2 tbsps (Nuvvula podi)
Tamarind Paste 1 tbsp
Red Chilly Powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder 2 pinches
Fenugreek Cumin Seeds Powder 1 pinch (Jeelakara menthul Podi)
Salt as per taste

Preparation :

Wash brinjals 4-5 times . Now take each brinjal and cut from
the base end (opposite side of stem) and make a slit towards
stem side but not all the way through i.e slit each brinjal into
four sections lengthwise without cutting off the crown, and
keep them salt water.

Now mix all masala ingredients and make hard paste(like powder).

Then open each slit of brinjal and fill it with masala tightly.

Now heat 3 tsps oil in a wide pressure pan,add masala brinjal to it,
gently fry all the sides in oil for 4-5 min, put lid and wait (whistle)
and pressure cook it on very low flame for 10 - 15 mins, you may
not get whistle, turn off the flame and open it after 10 mins.
(do not add water)

See whether it is cooked or not, if it is not cooked turn them
to other side and pressure cook it for more 5- 8 mins.

Now Masala Brinjal is ready.

Serve it with Vegetable pulav, chapati....etc

It takes 20 - 25 mins to cook .

Note :

You can add Amchoor powder instead of tamarind paste.