Rayalaseema Special Brinjal Curry | Nune Vankaya | How to make Brinjal Gravy Curry

Rayalaseema Special Brinjal Curry, also known as Nune Vankaya, is a traditional dish from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a spicy and flavorful curry made with small brinjals and a special masala paste.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg small brinjals (eggplants)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

For the masala paste:

• 2 tbsp chana dal
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp peanuts
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 tbsp grated coconut

Instructions:

1. Cut the brinjals into halves or quarters, keeping the stem intact.
2. In a pan, dry roast the chana dal, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, peanuts, and dried red chilies until they release a nice aroma. Allow them to cool.
3. Once it is cooled, grind the roasted ingredients along with garlic, ginger and grated coconut to make a fine