Vankai Kura/Andhra Brinjal Curry

 Ingredients:
Brinjal Fry:
Brinjal : 8-10 nos:(small size)
Redchilli powder:1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Salt: as reqd
Oil  : for frying

Curry:
Corriander leaves: a small bunch
Grated coconut : 3 tbsp
Ginger: 1"
Garlic : 3 cloves
Onion: 1no:(chopped)
Green chillies:5 no:
Whole cashews : 10 no:
Amchur Powder :1/4 tsp
Curry leaves: as reqd
Cloves:4 nos
Cinnamon bark: 1/2"
Cumin seeds: 1tsp
Ghee: 2 tbsp
Garam Masala:1 tsp
Salt : as reqd

Method:
            In a bowl mix chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.Cut the Brinjals as shown in the pic
and fill it with the mixture.In a pan add oil and shallow fry the brinjal in medium flame.Pan should be
covered with a lid.In 5 - 10 minutes rotate the brinjal.Fry the brinjal until the outer layer is firied and
inner layer is cooked.

            In a blender add corriander leaves,coconut,green chillies,ginger,garlic ,amchur powder,cashews,
Onion(1/4),and 1 cup water.Make a fine paste out of it.
           In a pan add  the ghee.Once the ghee is hot add cloves ,cumin seeds and cinnamon bark..sau'te it well.Then add the chopped onions(1/2) to it .Sau'te it well until the onions are golden brown in color.To this add our grounded paste.Mix it well .Then cover with a lid and cook it for 15 minutes in low falme.After that
add the fried brinjals to this curry followed by curry leaves and garam masala , simmer it for another 10 minutes.After 10 minutes remove the curry from flame.

We can serve this vankai kura with plain rice...