STUFFED EGGPLANT(BHURWAN BAINGAN)

INGREDIENTS

1. 500 gm small baingan
2. 1 onion paste
3. 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
4. 1 tsp coriander powder
5. 1 tsp cumin powder
6. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
7. 1 tbsp red chilli powder
8. 1 tsp roasted peanut powder
9. 1 tsp roasted coconut powder
10. 1 tsp roasted sesame seed powder
11. salt to taste
12. 1/2 cup oil
13. 1tbsp tamarind pulp
14. 1tsp garam masala

METHOD

• Cut baingan in four sections ,but remain joined at the top, dip them in salted water.
• Heat oil  in a pan and fry baigan .take them out in a dish.
• In the same oil fry onion,ginger, garlic paste until its raw smell is gone.
• Add all the dry spices with 2tbsp water, fry the masala till nice aroma comes.
• Add fried baingan in masala stir well .
• Cook it for five minutes.
• Dissolve tamarind paste in 1/4 cup of water and mix in the masala stir well .
• Check the seasoning.add garam masala powder.
• Cover the pan and simmer it for ten minutes.
• Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve with chapati or rice.