Gutti Vankaya Kura in Air Fryer / Stuffed Baby Brinjal Curry (with video)
Andhra style Bharwa Baingan / Gutti Vankaya Kura is a speciality of South Indian state Andhra Pradesh made with fresh baby eggplants. Recipe below has step wise pics, tips, full video for both Stove top & Air Fryer methods.
Equipment
- 1 Blender/ Spice Grinder/ Mixie.
- 1 Deep Frying Pan for stove-top method
- 1 Air-Fryer for air-fryer method
- 1 Sauce Pan / Vessel (for stove-top method)
Ingredients
- 10 count Gutti Vankaya / Brinjal / Baby Eggplants / Baingan
- a handful Coriander Leaves / Cilantro
- 2 cups Cooking Oil (for deep frying method)
- 1 tablespoon " " (for air fryer method)
- as required Water
For Stuffing:
- ½ cup Desiccated Coconut / Yendu Kobbari
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds / Dhaniya
- 2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds / Jeera
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon Dry Tamarind
- as per taste Salt
- 10 count Dry Red Chillies
- 5 count Garlic cloves (optional)
For Tempering:
- 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds / Aavaalu
- 2 twigs Curry Leaves
Instructions
1cup=250ml; ¾ cup=180ml; ½cup=125ml; 1 tbsp=14ml; 1 tsp = 4ml
Prep Work:
- Gather all the ingredients at one place.Wash the small brinjals, wipe clean them. On the plain side of each, cut the edge into four parts. See that it split opens to stuff the masala inside. Watch recipe video for reference.
Prepare the Stuffing Masala:
- Put a small frying pan on stove top medium heat. Add all these>> dhaniya, jeera, dry red chillies, dry tamarind.Dry Roast them by stirring continuously, until the seeds release pleasant aroma.
- Switch the flame off, take them into a spice grinder. Add the desiccated coconut, turmeric powder and enough salt. Add little water, grind everything coarsely or smoothly, as per your wish.
Deep Frying Gutti Vankaya:
- Put a deep frying pan on stove top over high flame. Add oil (2 cups) and let it heat well. Gently drop each brinjal (after making the slits) into the hot oil. Let them fry on all sides for 2-3 mins.Using a mesh ladle gently remove all onto a paper towel. Switch the flame off.
Air Fryer Bharwa Baingan / Air Fried Stuffed Vankaya:
- Brush the air fryer basket with oil. Place the baby brinjal / baby eggplants. Arrange that they are well separated.Close the Air fryer. Set the mode to AIR FRY, temperature to 170°C / 340°F, time to 10 min.Half way through, open the air fryer and turn each brinjal to other side.
Making the Stuffed Brinjal Curry:
- Using a small spoon, stuff the prepared masala paste into each of the fried baby brinjal. Set everything aside.
- Put a frying pan on stove top medium flame. Add oil. When hot, add all the 'Ingredients for Tempering'. Stir Fry everything until the mustard seeds pop.
- Immediately, add all these>> the prepared brinjal i.e fried & stuffed baby eggplants / bharwa baingan, remaining stuffing masala paste and water (½ cup).Let everything cook together with closed lid until you get the desired consistency.
- Later, switch the flame off. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Transfer the curry into a serving dish. Done!
Notes
Please see the MAIN POST for recipe with step wise PICS, TIPS & FULL VIDEO!