Name: GUTTI VANKAYA ( Andhra Style Stuffed Brinjals ) recipe by Shobha Keshwani at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Brinjals ... 200 gms ( choose small ones); Tamarind extract .. 2-3 tbsps; Garlic ... 1 tsp (optional); Salt ... to taste; Turmeric powder .. 1/2 tsp; Oil .. 2-3 tbsps; Asafoetida ... a pinch; Curry leaves .. few; Mustard seeds .. 1 tsp; (For the Masala : Dry roast and grind ); Coriander seeds .. 1 tbsp; Cumin seeds .... 1 tsp; Sesame seeds .. 1 tsp; Peanuts ...... 1 tbsp; Dry red chillies .. 2-3; Grated coconut .. 1 tbsp ( add this in the end )

ABOUT GUTTI VANKAYA ( Andhra Style Stuffed Brinjals ) RECIPE

Gutti vankaya is a stuffed brinjal preparation from Andhra made with a spicy and flavourful filling. It can be made dry or with a little thicker gravy.It is best when made with small baby brinjals. I prefer the dry version. It goes well with anything, rotis, puris or as a side dish with dal / rasam and rice.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Brinjals ... 200 gms ( choose small ones)
Tamarind extract .. 2-3 tbsps
Garlic ... 1 tsp (optional)
Salt ... to taste
Turmeric powder .. 1/2 tsp
Oil .. 2-3 tbsps
Asafoetida ... a pinch
Curry leaves .. few
Mustard seeds .. 1 tsp
(For the Masala : Dry roast and grind )
Coriander seeds .. 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds .... 1 tsp
Sesame seeds .. 1 tsp
Peanuts ...... 1 tbsp
Dry red chillies .. 2-3
Grated coconut .. 1 tbsp ( add this in the end )

Instructions

Slit the brinjals leaving the stem on and soak them in salt water.
Dry roast and grind the masala ingredients. Add the coconut after all the other masalas are roasted as it leaves a little moisture. Saute until it is dried up.
Grind all these to a paste adding tamarind extract.
. Mix salt and turmeric powder in the masala paste.
Stuff this into the brinjals.
In a pan heat oil and add the tempering ingredients ( Asafoetida, mustard seeds and curry leaves)
Tip in the stuffed brinjals. Reduce the flame and cover the pan.
Carefully turn them to cook evenly. Sprinkle a little water if needed.

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