Vankaya Jeelakarra Kharam

Here is what we need:

Long Brinjals/Eggplants (Vankaya) - 6
Red chillies - 4
Jeera (cumin) - 1 tsp
Salt (to taste)

For tempering:
Jeera (cumin) - 1 tsp
Senaga pappu (Chana dal) - 2 tsps
Aavaalu (mustard seeds) - 1 tsp
Oil to fry

Method:

• Make a vertical slit till center of the brinjal.
• Grind red chillies, jeera and salt.
• Stuff above mixture into cut brinjals.
• Heat oil and fry senaga pappu, aavaalu and jeera.
• Add stuffed brinjals to it and cover the vessel with a bowl of water.
• Cook at low fire till its done & serve with hot rice!