Ennegayi -Stuffed brinjal curry

Ennegayi or stuffed brinjal is a popular and signature dish of North Karnataka. Small purple brinjals are stuffed and cooked in oil to get a rich taste. I'm sharing my grandma's version of this dish which tastes the best and yummy 😋😋

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 to 10 small purple brinjals
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 4 to 5 tbsp sambar powder
• 3-4 tbsp roasted dalia or hurigadale(in kannada)
•  6-8 dry red chillies
• Tamarind juice from lemon sized tamarind soaked in water
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep fry

METHOD:

1. First dry roast red chilli and grind it to a coarse powder by adding roasted dalia. Keep it aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, add grated coconut, sambar powder, ground powder, tamarind juice, salt to taste. Mix it well to form a stuffing. Add little water if necessary.
3. Cut the brinjals X shape without cutting the stalk.
4. Stuff the brinjals with the prepared stuffing and keep aside.
5. In a cooker, pour oil, carefully place the stuffed brinjals.
6. Add the remaining masala and some water.
7. Close the lid and on medium flame cook for a whistle.
8. Serve hot with chapathi, rotti or steamed rice.