Stuffed Brinjal

Stuffed Brinjal by Chef Deepak

Ingredients

1. Brinjal – 1kg, medium long variety
2. Saunf Powder – 10 gms
3. Coriander Powder – 10gms
4. Cumin Powder – 10gms
5. AmchurPowder – 20gms
6. Red Chilli Powder – 1 Tablespoon
7. Garam Masala Powder – 1 Teaspoon
8. Oil – 200gms
9. Onions – 2, chopped fine
10. Tomatoes – 4, large, chopped fine
11. Mixed spice powder – 1/2 Teaspoon garam masala, 1 Teaspoon coriander, ¼ Teaspoon haldi
12. Salt-to taste

Method

Slit the brinjals into 4 up to the top, but do not cut through. Fry each one and drain on paper. Mix all the powdered spices together and insert in the slits. Each slit must be coated with the spice mixture. Heat oil in a karahi. Put the chopped onions and while still translucent add the tomatoes and the mixed spices and sauté for a few minutes, till the tomatoes are soft. Carefully place the brinjals in the tomato onion mixture and cook on a low flame till brinjals are soft.