Stuffed Brinjals with Parupu Usilli
tiny brinjals stuffed to perfection with a spiced lentil mixture, parupu usilli. these brinjals are a show stopper and ideal to serve with any rice dish.
Ingredients
- 12 tiny brinjals
- 2 cups parupusilli mixture recipe link above
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp water
- curry leaves
Instructions
- Make a batch of parupusilli.
- SLit the brinjals in a criss cross manner, either top to bottom or bottom to top. Ensure it is not cut all the way through.
- To a bowl, add the parupusilli mixture with 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp oil and make a slurry. Add a little salt to the mixture.
- Stuff this mix into the brinjals.
- Arrange the brinjals in a steamer vessel. I used idli plates and steam for 5-6 minutes. This process helps to cook the outside of the brinjals well. It also helps to reduce the oil used in cooking the curry.
- To a pan, add 2 tbsp oil and arrange the brinjals. Stir around minimially until all the sides are browned. IT will take 10-15 minutes on a low flame.
- Garnish with fresh curry leaves.