Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Stuffed Brinjal Masala


Ingrdients:

  1. Brinjal - 6 small sized
  2. Onion - 2 finely sliced + 1 chopped
  3. Tomato - 1 medium finely chopped
  4. Garlic - 5-6 cloves
  5. Coriander leaves - a handful + for garnish
  6. Groundnuts - 2 tbsp roasted and crushed
  7. Red chilli pd - 1 1/2 tsp
  8. Haldi pd - 1 tsp
  9. Coriander pd - 1 tsp
  10. Garam masala - 2 tsp
  11. Salt as per taste
  12. Oil - 4 tbsp
  13. Water as required

Method:

  • Dry roast groundnuts, peel and coarsely crush.
  • Wash and slit brinjals by keeping the stem intact and keep it in water so that it doesn't turn black.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add garlic fry for few seconds.
  • Add sliced onion and fry till light brown in colour.
  • Add 1/2 tsp red chilli pd, 1/2 tsp haldi pd and 1 tsp garam masala. Saute for few seconds.
  • Add handful of coriander leaves. Mix well. Put off the flame and allow it to cool. Grind it to a fine thick paste without adding water.
  • Take ground paste in a bowl, add salt and crushed groundnut. Mix well.
  • Stuff this mixture in each brinjal.
  • In the same pan add remaining oil.
  • Add chopped onions, fry till translucent.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, fry for few seconds till soft.
  • Add 1 tsp red chilli pd, 1/2 tsp haldi pd, 1 tsp coriander pd, 1 tsp garam masala and litle salt(alraedy added in stuffed masala). Fry for 2-3 mins.
  • Put all stuffed brinjals. Add all leftover masala. Mix nicely. 
  • Cover with a lid and cook brinjals on low flame till done by stirring occasionally.
  • Add little water so that the masala doesn't burn.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve with Roti or Chapati.

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