Bharali Vaangi(Stuffed Brinjal)

Ingredients :

• Small Brinjals - 5-6

Masala :

• Chopped onion - 1/2 Cup


• Peanut powder - 1/4 cup


• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup


• Coriander leaves (finely chopped) -1/4 Cup


• Garlic paste - 1 Tsp


• Chili powder - 1/2 Tsp


• Black Masala - 1/2 Tsp


• Jaggery - 1 Tbsp

Tadka :

• Salt


• Turmeric - 1 Pinch


• Asafoetida - 1 Pinch


• Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp


• Oil - 2 Tbsp

Procedure :

1. Heat Oil in a pan.


2. Add mustard seeds to splutter.


3. Add turmeric and asafoetida. Keep aside. It is called Tadka.


4. Hold brinjal vertically. Give one vertical Cut.


5. Turn it, give another vertical cut which should be perpendicular to first cut.


6. Mix all the ingredients of masala and stuff into brinjals.


7. Keep in a microwave safe box.


8. Spread tadka on it.


9. Close the lid. (Not completely)


10. Cook on high settings for 5 min and on low settings for 5 min.


11. Wait for 2 min.


12. Serve with chapati.