Ingredients: Small gutti vankaya(brinjal/baingan)-1/4 kg Sesame Seeds\til\Nuvvulu-1tbsp Onions Medium Sized- 3-4 Cloves\Lavanga-1-2 Dalchini Chakka\Patta-1/2 inch piece Shajeera-1tsp Jeera-1tsp Dhaniya-1tsp red chillies-1-2 Kothimira\Coriander-1bunch Pudina-1/2 bunch Oil-2tsp Salt to taste Chilli powder-1 tsp Green chillies-2-3 Tamarind: 1 small lemon sized Turmeric: 1/4 tsp Procedure: Cut the brinjals in center as a plus so that the masala can be stuffed. Take water in a bowl and put some salt in it and put all the cut brinjals in it(to avoid blakening of the cut brinjals). Put the pan on the stove and dry roast the masalas-Jeera,Dhaniya, cloves,shajeera, dalchini,red chillies till they release their aromas and keep aside. Now dry roast the sesame seeds till golden brown and keep aside. Now put 1tsp of oil in the pan and frythe onions, green chillies, coriander and pudina till the onions turn golden brown and let it cool. Grind the dry masalas and sesame seeds till fine powder then addd the onions, green chillies, coriander, pudina, Tamarind, Turmeric, chilli powder and salt and grind to fine paste. Put the pan on the stove and 1 tsp of oil. Fry the brinjals in the oil till they are cooked. Now add the masala paste and mix thoroughly(If the masala looks too thick add a little water). Lower the flame and cook till the masala releases the oil. Gutti Vankaya is ready to serve. Serving Instructions: Tastes better with hot rice, ghee and muddapappu or just hot rice.
