Brinjal Curry / Badanekayi enne palya /ಬದನೆಕಾಯಿ ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಪಲ್ಯ

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers and soon to be Mothers :)

This is one of my favourite recipe taught by my mother.  This curry can serve with roti, chapati & rice.

Ingredients

• 4 Small brinjals
• 1 Tomato ( finely chopped)
• 1 medium-size onion ( finely chopped)
• Fresh grated coconut 4 tbsp
• Chili powder 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder ¼ tbsp
• Cumin powder 1 tbsp
• Coriander powder 1 tbsp
• Sugar 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil 6-8 tbsp

Procedures

• For making masala, take a plate or bowl, add chopped onion, chopped tomatoes, grated coconut, chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin & coriander powder, sugar, salt, and mix well. Keep it aside for 5 minutes
• Cut the brinjals as shown in below picture
• Stuff the above masala into the brinjals 
• Take a pan and heat the oil in medium flame
• Now add the stuffed brinjals & leftover masala to the pan and fry it in low flame till its colour changes. (do not add water, it should be fry in oil only) 

Cut Brinjals like this

Stuffed Brinjals