Karwar NKGSB Style Bharli Vangi Recipe - Brinjal Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Karwar NKGSB Style Bharli Vangi Recipe - Brinjal Curry, firstly wash the brinjals thoroughly with water

Step 2: Cut off the stem and make two semi slits in it from the top to get a + sign

Step 3: This is for stuffing the masala

Step 4: Immerse in sufficient water till use

Step 5: Cut the potatoes into thick wedges or large chunks and immerse in sufficient water

Step 6: Next, heat a small kadhai and add the oil

Step 7: Add to it the mentioned whole spices including cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, whole black peppercorns, byadgi red chillies and roast a little till they splutter

Step 8: Remove from heat and set aside to cool

Step 9: Heat some oil in the same pan, add sliced onions and saute till they turn soft and transparent

Step 10: Now add the coconut and roast for a while

Step 11: As soon as the coconut browns a little, switch off the flame and set aside to cool

Step 12: Grind together the roasted onion coconut mixture, the roasted whole spices, ginger, garlic, tamarind and jaggery in the end using sufficient water to get a thick paste

Step 13: Mix the besan in the above mixture

Step 14: It helps in thickening the gravy

Step 15: Add the turmeric powder, chopped onions and salt as well, to the above mixture

Step 16: Add some chilli powder if desired

Step 17: Stuff the vaangi (baingan) with this masala and keep them aside

Step 18: Heat a pressure cooker and add the oil to it

Step 19: Add the mustard seeds

Step 20: When they splutter add the asafoetida and the curry leaves

Step 21: After 20 seconds, add the stuffed brinjals, potatoes and the remaining masala

Step 22: Stir a little

Step 23: Add water almost upto the level of the vegetable

Step 24: Close lid and cook for 3 whistles on high flame or if cooking in a saucepan, cook adding hot water as required

Step 25: When the brinjals and potatoes are well cooked and the gravy has thickened, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander

Step 26: Serve Karwar NKGSB Style Bharli Vangi Recipe - Brinjal Curry along with Vali Bhaji Ambat and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal with your family