Stuffed Brinjal Recipe

• For stuffing:
• 8 Purple Brinjals (small)
• 2 cup Onions (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Jaggery (crushed)
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Paste
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tbsp Garam Masala
• 1 tbsp Peanut Powder (roasted)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Grated Coconut
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Paste
• Salt to taste
• For seasoning:
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Asafoetida

• Tear the brinjals in four without separating them.
• Mix the items for stuffing and keep aside for 10 min; do not add any water.
• Fill the stuffing into the slit brinjals and press together.
• Take a deep pan and heat oil.
• Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds into the oil.
• Add Turmeric powder, Asafoetida, curry leaves.
• Put the stuffed brinjals carefully with open side up.
• Cook on low heat for 7-8 min.
• Sprinkle a little water for cooking and cook till just done.