Amritsari baingan - spicy brinjal (eggplant) masala recipe

A tasty spicy tangy eggplant recipe which I made last friday & it was an instant hit in my house .

Do try this recipe .Normally I make vanga batata bhaji or bharli vaangi in maharashtrian style but this recipe was a definite keeper in my kitchen & i personally liked it a lot.
I made few changes to the original recipe on maayeka blogspot.

  INGREDIENTS- 

   Small purple brinjals (baingan/vangi)-9
    Tomato-1
    Curry leaves-5
    Grated ginger-1 tsp
    Tamarind paste-1 tsp
    Sugar-2 tsp
    Oil-4 tbsp
    Mustard seeds-1 tsp
     cumin seeds(jeera)- 1 tsp
    Water-3/4 cup

Stuffing masala

    Fennel powder(saunf )-1 tsp
    Dessicated coconut-2 tbsp
    Coriander powder-2 tbsp
    Carom seeds(ajwain)-a pinch
    Red chili powder-1.5 tbsp
    Mango powder-1.5 tsp
    Turmeric powder-1 tsp
    Garam masala-1 tsp
    Salt-1 tsp 


Method:

   1. Wash and make 4 slits in the brinjals( +) with a knife as shown in image without removing stem & place them in a bowl of water mixed with salt to prevent blackening.


 

   2. In a bowl mix all the spices listed under Stuffing masala. now stuff the brinjals with masala taking care not to break preserve the remaining masala.


 



   3. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard seeds ,when they start crackling add cumin seeds and grated ginger.

   4. Next add chopped tomato,stir for a minute and add the stuffed brinjals & remaining masala.

 

   5.  Stir for 30 seconds and then water sugar and salt ,saute for a minute.

   6 . now  pressure cook on medium flame for 1 whistle.

   7. Open cooker once pressure is released.

   8.Add tamarind pulp  and cook for 1 minute on medium flame.

   9.Garnish with  fresh coriander and serve with chapati or dal rice