Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
250 g

Jawla fish

sieved and cleaned

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

250 g

Fresh coconut

grated

0.13 cup

Tamarind Water

as required

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli powder

0.5 tsp

Coconut Oil

0.5 tbsp

Ginger

paste

0.5 tbsp

Garlic

paste

1 pinch

Salt

as per taste

5 unit

Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant)

slit

500 g

Fresh coconut

grated

4 unit

Dry Red Chillies

2 tsp

Coriander (Dhania) Seeds

0.25 tsp

Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

as required

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

0.25 cup

Water

as required

Step 1
~4 min

Stir-fry jawla fish in coconut oil over medium heat until crisp and aromatic. Set aside.

Step 2
~4 min

In another pan, heat sunflower oil and saute finely chopped onion until translucent.

Step 3
~4 min

Add red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and tamarind water to the onions. Season with salt to taste and sauté until fragrant.

Step 4
~4 min

Slit brinjals lengthwise, creating a pocket for stuffing. Submerge in water to prevent browning.

Step 5
~4 min

Grind fresh coconut, dry red chilies, coriander seeds, methi seeds, turmeric powder, and lemon juice into a fine paste.

Step 6
~4 min

Combine the ground masala with the stir-fried jawla fish and mix well.

Step 7
~4 min

Stuff the jawla-masala mixture into the slit brinjals.

Step 8
~4 min

Heat sunflower oil in a pan and place the stuffed brinjals inside.

Step 9
~4 min

Add a little water to the pan and cover. Simmer until the brinjals are soft and cooked through.

Step 10
~4 min

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and grated coconut before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak the brinjals in salted water to reduce bitterness.

Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your preferred spice level.

Use fresh coconut for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The stuffing can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roti or rice.

Serve with a side of yogurt.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roti
Rice
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

Popular home-style dish in coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Weekday Meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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