Wash the baby eggplants and make a cross-shaped slit from the bottom without separating them completely.
Heat a little oil in a pan and lightly fry the eggplants until they begin to soften. Remove and set aside.
Dry roast the peanuts, sesame seeds, and grated coconut until fragrant. Let them cool, then grind into a smooth paste with a little water.
In the same pan, sauté the ginger-garlic paste until aromatic.
Add the prepared peanut-sesame-coconut paste and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring continuously.
Stir in the tamarind pulp, salt, and enough water to make a smooth gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the fried eggplants to the gravy and cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes until they are tender and well coated with the rich masala.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with Hyderabadi Biryani, steamed rice, roti, or naan.