Stuffed Brinjal Gravy Recipe

Ingredients:
Sambar Onion - 250 gms, peeled and cut
Tender Brinjal - 500 gms, split lengthwise till halfway
Tamarind Extract - 1 tblsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tblsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
Jeera - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves - few

For Masala Paste
Fry in Oil and Grind to a Paste:
Peanuts - 3 tblsp
Urad Dal - 2 tsp
Sesame Seeds - 2 tsp
Copra - 3 tblsp, grated

Method:
1. Stuff each brinjal with a little masala paste and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a kadai and add the jeera, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
3. Add the remaining masala paste and ginger-garlic paste and fry.
4. Add all the powders and then the stuffed brinjals and fry.
5. Add the tamarind extract and required salt.
6. Simmer for a few minutes till the gravy is blended well.
7. Serve with rice.