Soak the soya granules in hot salted water for 5-7 minutes, squeeze out the water and keep aside
In a mixing bowl, add the soaked soya granules, scraped coconut, coarsely powdered roasted peanuts, chopped coriander leaves, half of the chopped onion, chili powder, turmeric powder, goda masala, dry coriander- cumin powder, jaggery, salt and mix well
Slit the brinjal into four by giving two vertical uts, do not cut till the end, soak in salted water for 2-3 minutes, drain, keep aside.
Taste the stuffing , adjust seasoning, divide into 8-10 portions
Take each slit brinjal and gently fill it with the stuffing
Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add mustard seeds, when they crackle add the sesame seeds and the remaining chopped onion
saute for a minute, place all the brinjals on the onions, after a minute or so turn over,
Sprinkle some water over the brinjals, place a tight fitting lid after washing the lid
Cook on a very low flame, monitor the brinjals by turning hem intermittently, sprinkle more water if needed
When almost done ad the tamarind pulp, mix gently, simmer for a little more time
When done, serve hot with millet roti and chas
*goda masala is a maharashtrian masala it is readily available,, you can add some garam masala if you don’t have the goda masala