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Stuffed Brinjal aka Enne Badanekayi is a popular dish from North Karnataka. Small sized brinjals  stuffed with a prepared mixture of coconut and other spices is cooked  to make a delectable accompaniment. It is usually paired with millets flatbread as jowar or bajra.

Stuffed Brinjal is prepared in various ways. Every region of Karnataka  has its own way of making, a slight variation in the ingredients. Few people add sambar masala to the stuffing while a few others make it sans onion.

About brinjal :

Brinjal is a n Indian crop. The scientific name of brinjal is Solanum Melongena. It is also known as egg plant and aubergine. It is a good source of minerals and vitamins.

Today, I am sharing the recipe which I often make at home.

Stuffed Brinjal / Enne badanekayi is a popular accompaniment from South India. It pairs well with chapathi or jowar roti.

Here are a few pointers to remember while cooking the brinjals :

1. Use small size brinjals.
2. Once you decide to make it, buy fresh ones and prepare the dish.
3. Do not add water while cooking. Allow it to cook on a low flame. It is called as Enne Badanekaye in Kannada for a reason, it is stuffed and cooked in oil.

To all the brinjal lovers,

Ingredients :

• 1/4 kg brinjal

For the stuffing :

• 2 tbsp coconut
• Coriander leaves
• 1teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon roasted peanut
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed
• 1 onion
• salt

For the seasoning :

• 3 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

Method:

Grind all the ingredients together for stuffing except onion. Remove it in a bowl.

Cut onion finely. Mix it in the stuffing.

Slit the brinjal on top on all the four sides.

Put the stuffing in it, the remaining can be used fir the gravy later.

Make seasoning, put the stuffed brinjal in it, cover and let them cook. They should be tender.

Put the remaining stuffing in it along with some water.

Let cook for sometime.

Stuffed Brinjal is ready to serve.

The other variety of dish I often prepare at home is simple yet flavoursome.