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Tumgai Palya, or Tumbida Badnekai, is a Kannada name and has a very straightforward meaning. “Tum” means filling or stuffing, and “kai” means raw fruit. Colloquially eggplant, or as we call it brinjal, is called “gai” instead of the hard “k.” So “tumgai” literally means stuffed brinjal, and “palya” simply means vegetable prep.
This prep is popular in many different parts of India, each with its own unique blend of culinary details. It is also popular as Bharli vangi, Bhargava baingan and Ennagayai Badnekai in other Indian languages.
Nothing is as delicious as a serving of tumgai with Sajji Rotti or Jowari Rotti with a side of garlic chutney, chatnipudi, agshi chutney, guryellu pudi, and/or curd. As an everyday meal, this vegetable tastes equally good with chapatti or, my favourite, plain steamed rice.
Did I mention that this vegetable is something we love the most followed by the Chinese Eggplant In Hot Garlic Sauce Recipe, Mutabal|Moutabel Recipe, Julia Child’s Eggplant/Brinjal Pizzas and the Italian Stuffed Eggplant- Fusion Recipe?
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Today I am sharing my granny recipe with a twist. My granny used to always say that vegetables grown in the Ghatprabha basin are the tastiest. Maybe she was biased, (maybe I am too) but I can't but I cannot forget the taste of the Tumgai Palya made in my hometown, Dharwad. No matter how many times I try to recreate this dish, I can never get it to taste like what I remember.
Back in Dharwad, we do have places that sell these delicacies. Needless to say, as a child I never liked it. But now, I can live on it. Ajji used a mix of fresh and dry coconut which she roasted. She used less oil as she did not like oily vegetables but the flavours were yummy. Experiment with flavours and spices till you find something you enjoy. This dish is amazingly versatile.
I posted this recipe on 14 July 2016 I am now updating this recipe for SEO. The pictures I will be updating again later.
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Stuffed Aubergine makes a delicious side dish with flatbread. It is a vegan preparation and can be made gluten-free, just avoid the asafoetida. Even kids will love this preparation.
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Priya vj says
The masala stuffing that goes into the tumgai palya sounds so flavorful . Hubby loves baingan and I will make this for him. Delicious recipe with your nostalgic memories woven around it .
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Kalyani says
Tumbgai Palya with Jwari Bhaakri and Onion slices.. that's how I remember relishing this during my college days. and that Ghataprabha and Dharwad reference makes me want to take a (SOLO) trip to Malenad region now
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 let us go together.
Mayuri Patel says
I usually don't add onion to my brinjal stuffing. Also I tend to use roasted chickpea flour. Got to try this different kind of stuffing. And the goda masala must have added a unique flavour. Tumgai Palya is going to be on my menu soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
I like the idea of adding chickpea flour and will try this out.