Karnataka style badanekai yennegai gojju Recipe with Egg | Easy Vegetarian Dish — Simple Lunch You Can Make Today

A celebrated classic from the North Karnataka culinary tradition, this recipe has been enjoyed by generations of home cooks across India. A satisfying lunch option that balances taste, nutrition, and ease of preparation.

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a curious beginner, this Karnataka style badanekai yennegai gojju recipe is designed to deliver restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. The step-by-step video above walks you through every technique — from preparation to plating — so you can cook with confidence.

The recipe uses 3 key ingredients including eggplant, tamarind, jaggery. Each serving contains approximately 220 calories, with 5g of protein — making it a guilt-free addition to your diet.

Did you know? Stuffed eggplant curry where the brinjals are slit and filled with tamarind-jaggery paste. "Yennegai" means stuffed. A balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.