Brinjal with Sesame Seeds Masala Recipe with step by step pictures. This is Vankaya nuvula masala made with Brinjal ,Tamarind pulp and Sesame Seeds.

Brinjal with Sesame Seeds Masala

Andhra is famous for it brinjal curries..I have become a fan of their curries ever since i made this brinjal poppy seed curry. I made this dish, it is more like a masala than curry. I had this with steamed rice and papad, it was delicious. You can check out my other andhra recipes too.

This curry has simple flavours but all of them are united by the creaminess of the sesame seeds, love it..So try this and let me know how it turns out for you.

Ingredients for Vankaya nuvula masala

Brinjal / Eggplant - 1 big one
Salt to taste
Sugar / Jaggery - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder / Manjal podi - 1 tsp
Cumin Powder / Jeera Podi - 1 tsp
Tamarind Pulp - 1 tbsp
Oil - 3 tbsp

For Roasting & Grinding:

Dry Red Chillies - 4
Sesame Seeds - 2 tbsp
Garlic - 1 fat clove

How to make Vankaya nuvula masala

Take the roasting ingredients in a heavy bottom dry pan and roast till it is golden.
Once it is toasted, take them in a blender and add some water to make it into a smooth paste.
Now Slice brinjal into long slices.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add in brinjal slices and toss well in the oil. Now add in salt, sugar, and other spice powder and give a quick toss.
Cover the kadai with a lid and let it steam cook for 10 mins till the brinjal is done.
Add in the sesame masala now and some water. Mix well. Cook for 5 more mins.
Now add in tamarind pulp and mix well. Cook for 5 more mins till it is thick.

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Vankaya Nuvula Masala | Andhra Brinjal with Sesame Seeds Masala Recipe

Brinjal with Sesame Seeds Masala Recipe with step by step picture. This is made with Brinjal ,Tamarind pubp and Sesame Seed

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Andhra, Indian

Servings servings

Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients

1 Eggplant
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Sugar / Jaggery
1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder / Manjal podi
1 teaspoon Cumin Powder / Jeera Podi
1 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
3 tablespoon Oil
For Roasting & Grinding:
4 Dry Red Chillies
2 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
1 fat clove Garlic

Instructions

Take the roasting ingredients in a heavy bottom dry pan and roast till it is golden. Once it is toasted, take them in a blender and add some water to make it into a smooth paste.
Now Slice brinjal into long slices.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add in brinjal slices and toss well in the oil. Now add in salt, sugar, and other spice powder and give a quick toss.
Cover the kadai with a lid and let it steam cook for 10 mins till the brinjal is done.
Add in the sesame masala now and some water. Mix well. Cook for 5 more mins.
Now add in tamarind pulp and mix well. Cook for 5 more mins till it is thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

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