Ingredients
- 5 brinjals
For the stuffing:
- 4 tbsp peanuts
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- ½ tbsp cumin seeds, plus ½ tsp for the curry
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 red chillies
- salt, to taste, plus ½ tsp
- lemon Juice
For the curry:
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ tbsp mustard seeds
- handful of curry leaves
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli – sliced
- ½ tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 cups water
- coriander leaves, chopped, to garnish
One of the most delectable and popular curries found in Andhra cuisine, gutti vankaya curry is a stuffed brinjal dish with coriander in a tangy sauce.Traditionally, the food down south is characteristically spicy and tangy. With the strong presence of cinnamon, coriander, red chillies, green chillies and other Indian spices, this recipe does not disappoint. The blend of these spices in this aromatic and flavourful curry awaken the palates and make for a wholesome meal. The addition of desiccated coconut in the stuffing imparts a lovely, subtle texture. This curry is well complemented by chapatti or steamed rice. This Gutti Vankaya Curry recipe stores well. You can store it in a casserole and eat later, and it will still taste as delicious as freshly prepared.
Health Benefits
Brinjal or eggplant or aubergine, the main ingredient of this delicacy, is low in carbohydrates and high in fibre content and is favourable for people suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure. It also helps in digestion and preventing heart diseases and cancer.
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How to make Gutti Vankaya Curry
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