Bagara Baigan

Ingredients :

7-8 small brinjals

2 onion ( sliced thinly )

oil 3 tbsp

For seasoning :

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp urad dal

1 tsp fennel seeds

pattai , krambu

For grinding :

2 tbsp groundnut ( roasted , without skin )

2 tbsp khuskhus

1 whold garlic

ginger

Masalas :

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp chat masala (optional )

METHOD :

* Slit the brinjals into four slits ( like a flower )

* Place them in water

* HEat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasonion

* Fry onion in the oil with salt

* Meanwhile grind the khuskhus etc into a thick paste

* Add half of turmeric powder , chilli powder , garam masala to the paste

* Add little paste to each brinjals , inside the slitted portion

* Place the stuffed brinjals in the kadai and close with a lid

* Let it cook for some time

* Remove the lid and add the remaining masalas

* Let it cook for some more time

* Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from stove

* Serve hot with roti / even rice !!