Stuffed Brinjal (Bharwa Baingan)

Ingredients :

4-5 baby Brinjal (washed and partially slit)
1 cup grated coconut
1 tbsp roasted and crushed peanut
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
2-3 green chilli (slit into half)
1 tsp hing
1 inch ginger
6-7 garlic cloves
2-3 green chilli
1 tbsp coriander leaves
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp red chilly pd
1 tsp turmeric pd
1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
1 tbsp Oil

Method :

Blend grated coconut, peanut, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, green chilli, red chilly pd, turmeric pd, coriander leaves to a fine paste by adding little water.

Add besan and salt to taste.

Now fill this ground mixture into the slits of the brinjal. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, slit green chillies, curry leaves and stuffed brinjals. Cover the lid for 15 - 20 mins. Stir occasionally.

Cook till done.

Serve with rice or roti.