Ennai Kathrikkai Kuzhambu / Spicy Stuffed Brinjal Curry

Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu/Spicy Stuffed Brinjal Curry is one of my most fav recipe. This is my Mom's signature recipe. I love my mom's preparation, lil' spicy and more flavorful curry, just love it with hot plain rice n topped with lil' ghee..Mmmmm!!! Can't explain the taste, if u love Brinjal i would say u must try this Kuzhambu, so plz give it a try and let me know h it turned out to U. The recipe as follows...

Ingredients

1. Brinjal   5-6no.s(small purple color)
2. Mustard seeds   1/2 tsp
3. Fennel seeds     1/4 tsp
4. Cumin seeds    1/4 tsp or less
5. Curry leaves   1twig
6. Onion     1/2 (chopped)
7. Oil    5-6 tbsp or 100ml

To Grind

1. Small onions   5-6no.s or 1/2 big onion
2. Tomato   2 no.
3. Ginger      1"piece
4. Garlic       3 fat Cloves
5. Khas Khas/Poppy seeds     1/2 tsp
6. Coconut         1/2 cup
7. Chilli powder       2 tsp ( i added 3 tsp, we love it spicy)
8. Coriander powder       2 tsp
9. turmeric powder     1/4 tsp
10. Salt     1/2 tsp

Method

• Grind all the ingredients under "to Grind" to a smooth paste and keep it aside.
• Split brinjal in to 4 parts (or 6 parts if big size) till half leaving the bottom part (see picture).

• Stuff the brinjal with ground masala and keep the remaining masala aside.
• Heat oil in a non stick kadai,add mustard seeds when it splutter add cumin seeds, fennel seeds and curry leaves fry it and add chopped onions fry only for a minute.

• And then add masala stuffed brinjals and fry them well till it becomes soft, if u press it using ladle tip, u should feel the tenderness,(see pic) so Fry nicely in oil.
• Then add the remaining masala, enough water (based on ur desired consistency) and enough salt.

• Stir well, close it with a lid and cook in medium flame till oil oozes from the masala and brinjal get completely cooked.
• Then lastly add some chopped cilantro n turn off the stove, That;s it Spicy & Tasty Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambhu ready.
• Serve hot with plain rice.
• It also suits well with curd rice, dosa, idly n rotis.

Notes:
While grinding do not add water, moisture from onion n tomato is enough or if u want can add 1-2 tbsp water.
The gravy thickens after cooling, so little more water while boiling to get perfect consistency.
This recipe requires more oil, but if u r diet/health conscious can cook with 1-2 tbsp of oil.
i used the mentioned qty to get perfect look n texture(for picture)