Ingredients

• 10-12 - small brinjals
• 1 - large onion, chopped
• 1 - tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp - tamarind paste
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• Few - curry leaves
• Salt - to taste
• 5 tbsp - sesame oil
• Oil for roasting
• To Grind:
• 1 tbsp - roasted peanuts
• 1 tsp - coriander seeds
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - urad dal
• 1 tsp - channa dal
• 1 tsp - peppercorns
• 2 tbsp - quinoa
• 1 tsp - sesame seeds
• 5 - dry red chillies
• 2 tbsp - grated coconut
• Salt - to taste

How to Make Yennai Kathirikkai-Stuffed Brinjal Curry

• Heat few drops of oil.
• Roast on a low heat the ingredients under the "To grind" list, except the roasted peanuts and salt.
• Allow it to cool and then grind, together with roasted peanuts and salt.
• Wash the brinjals and cut off the tops.
• Make two perpendicular slits from the top on each brinjal.
• Stuff them with the ground masala.
• Heat the sesame oil in a pan.
• Splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Add the chopped onions, tomatoes and salt, and cook until well cooked.
• Now add the stuffed brinjals and tamarind paste.
• Cook well on simmer with lid closed.
• Serve hot with rice or rotis.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipe