Brinjal Masala

 INGREDIENTS:

1. Brinjal, small and round, 500 grams
2. Red Chili Powder 2 tsp
3. Coriander Powder 2 tsp 
4. Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
5. Garam Masala Powder 2 tsp
6. Sambar Masala 1 tsp
7. Peanuts roasted and coarsely ground 3 tbsp
8. Onion 1 finely chopped
9. Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
10. Tomato 1 pureed
11. Salt to taste
12. Oil 

METHOD:

Serving Size: 6

Rinse the brinjals and make four lengthwise slits in each, keeping the stem intact.

Mix crushed peanuts, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, sambar masala, ground peanuts, and salt.

Stuff the prepared mixture inside each brinjal and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the stuffed brinjals for 8–10 minutes. Set them aside.

In the same pan, sauté the onion. Add the ginger garlic paste, tomato puree, the remaining dry spice powders, and the masala mix. Sauté until the oil separates.

Add the brinjals and 1/2 cup of water. Cook on a low to medium flame till the brinjals are tender.

Serve hot with rice or paratha.