Stuffed prawns masala brinjal.

 

🍤 Stuffed Prawns Masala Brinjal

A fiery and flavorful Goan delicacy where juicy prawns are cooked in a rich, aromatic masala and stuffed into baby brinjals. This spicy non-vegetarian dish is a true treat for seafood lovers!

👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik
🍽 Servings: 3
⏱ Cooking Time: 15–30 minutes
🍲 Cuisine: Goan (Non-vegetarian)

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🧂 Ingredients

Prawns Masala:

·       ½ kg prawns (cleaned and deveined)

·       ½ tsp turmeric powder

·       Salt to taste

Masala Paste:

·       ½ cup grated coconut

·       2 onions (large)

·       2 tomatoes

·       6 dried red chilies

·       4 green chilies

·       8 cloves of garlic

·       1-inch piece of ginger

·       6 curry leaves

·       1 tsp cumin seeds

·       1 tsp mustard seeds

·       1 tsp black peppercorns

·       1 tsp turmeric powder

·       1-inch cinnamon stick

·       5 cloves

·       ¼ tsp asafoetida

·       ½ cup vinegar (optional)

For Stuffing & Final Cooking:

·       4 tbsp oil

·       5 small brinjals (baby eggplants)

·       Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

·       1 cup water

🔪 Method

Prepare the Prawns

• Clean and devein the prawns.
• Marinate with salt and turmeric powder. Keep aside.

Make the Masala Paste

• Roast the red chilies, green chilies, coconut, cumin, mustard seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon until aromatic.
• Grind the roasted spices along with ginger, garlic, and vinegar (if using) to a smooth paste. Add water if needed.

Cook the Prawns Masala

• In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, cumin, and mustard seeds.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until light golden brown.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
• Add the marinated prawns and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
• Stir in the ground masala paste and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
• The prawn masala is now ready.

Stuff the Brinjals

• Wash the brinjals and make a deep slit from the base to the stem without cutting through.
• Gently stuff each brinjal with the prepared prawn masala. Set aside.

Final Cooking

• In another pan, heat the remaining oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
• Place the stuffed brinjals gently in the pan.
• Add any remaining masala and fry the brinjals evenly on all sides for about 10 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of water, cover, and cook on low heat for another 5–7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

6. Finish

• Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander and give it a final mix.

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🍴 Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with rice, chapatis, bhakri, or Goan poi. This spicy and aromatic dish is sure to impress!