Take a pan and add 3 tsp of oil to it.
One by one, add ingredients mentioned under "For grinding:-".
Let the fried ingredients cool.
Add turmeric powder and salt.
Grind these to powder.
:- It is ok if it is not very fine powder.
Now take each brinjal and cut from the base end (opposite side of stem)and make a slit towards stem side but not all the way through i.e slit each brinjal into four sections lengthwise without cutting off the crown.
:- The brinjals are ready for stuffing.
Separate the brinjal quarters gently and fill the stuffing inside slowly without breaking the brinjals.
Stuff all the brinjals in this manner. Keep aside the remaining paste.
Take a pan, add the remaining oil to it.
Carefully place the stuffed brinjals in the pan.
Let it cook for 15-20 mins on low flame.
Add the tamarind juice to it and 1 cup water.
Add salt as per your taste.
Cover and cook till the brinjals are well cooked and tender.
:- Tastes delicious with hot ghee rice.