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Experience the authentic taste of Gutti Vankaya Curry, a classic Indian preparation with rich, layered flavors. This traditional dish is perfect for family meals and brings regional Indian culinary heritage to your table.
Wash baby eggplants and slit them crosswise, keeping stems intact for stuffing.
Dry roast peanuts and grated coconut in a skillet over medium heat until golden, then cool and grind with onion, tomato, cilantro, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt to make a thick stuffing paste.
Gently stuff the spice paste into each eggplant, reserving extra masala for the gravy.
Heat vegetable oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat, add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add curry leaves.
Arrange stuffed eggplants in the pan carefully, sauté on all sides for 5 minutes, lowering the heat to medium-low, then add the leftover masala and sauté another 5 minutes.
Pour in 1 cup water and tamarind pulp, mixing gently. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, occasionally spooning the gravy over eggplants until they are fully cooked and tender, but not mushy.
Remove lid in the final 5 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken, adjusting salt if needed, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro before serving.
