STUFFED BRINJAL

Presenting an easy & low oil recipe of  Dry Stuffed Brinjal 

Ingredients -

Small brinjals -10 

Refined or Mustard oil -3 tablespoons ,for shallow frying the brinjals 

Fresh Brinjals from my garden 

Masala for stuffing -

Groundnuts ,lightly roasted and powdered - 1cup 

Sesame seeds lightly roasted & powdered - 3 tablespoons 

Cumin Powder - 2 tablespoon 

Coriander Powder- 2 tablespoon

Green chillies -2

Red chilli powder -1 teaspoon

Dry mango powder ( amchoor)  - 1 teasoon 

Ginger garlic paste - 2 tablespoons 

Water- 2 tablespoons ,for mixing the masala

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves -2 tablespoons, chopped finely  

 

Method - Put all these masala ingredients in a blender ,add about 2 tablespoons of water or less, and blend to a smooth paste.The paste should be firm ,not runny .Keep aside.

Now slit the brinjals lengthwise ,halfway,keeping them joined at the other end. Put ample masala into the slit of brinjals ,to fill the slits properly..Fill all the brinjals this way and keep them to marinate for an hour.

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Then heat a tablesoon of refined /mustard oil in a non stick pan and put the brinjals in it.Cover and cook on low flame for 10 mins. Now remove cover & flip the brinjals .Pour another tablespoon of oil ,and cook the other side too,on medium heat, for 10 more mins.

Switch off flame,garnish with chopped coriander leaves ,and serve hot.