Stuffed brinjal-my style
You will need-
- peanuts-200ml
- dhaniya-150ml
- chana dal-100ml
- urad dal-75ml
- white til-100ml
- jeera-1 heaped tsp
- mustard seeds-1/2tsp
- red chillies-15-20
- tamarind-size of orange
- jaggery- approx half the amount of tamarind
- onions- finely chopped 2cups
- salt-as per taste(approx 2tsp)
- violet brinjals-1kg
- vegetable oil-2tbsp
- mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
- urad dal-1 tsp
- Soak tamarind in a cup of warm water.squeeze out juice, set aside.
- Roast items for masala powder(from 1 -8),separately,in a drop of oil each.Roast the red chillies last.when cooled powder them together.
- Saute the chopped onions lightly.
- In a large bowl,combine the masala powder,sauted onions,jaggery,tamarind juice,salt.Blend well with hand/ladle to get uniform mixture.
- Wash whole brinjals wipe clean.You may slice off the stems.
- Cut them into quarters or sixes keeping the base of the brinjal intact.
- Use a spoon to fill in the stuffing mixture well into the cut brinjal.(I enjoy getting dirty with my hands at this stage!!).Reserve any left over stuffing.
- Heat a large heavy bottomed pan/pressure cooker.
- Add all the oil,temper with mustard seeds,urad dal.
- Gently place the brinjals stuffed side up into the pan.Tip in the remaining stuffing with 1 cup water(add more water if using a pan).
- Cover lid of pan/cooker.Cook till 1 whistle if using cooker.Check for doneness in a pan,after 7-8 minutes,add more water if needed,cook till done.
- Your gooey,heavenly smelling stuffed brinjal is now ready.
- Serve warm with hot steamed rice and tadka dal.
- Pressure cooker works best for me.
- Roast each ingredient for powder patiently until just golden brown.
- Omit jaggery if you dont fancy a hot-sweet flavour.
- Cut brinjals carefully after getting the stuffing ready,they get discolourd if left cut for too long.
- Optional-Add chopped coriander to stuffing or after cooking,as a garnish.
ingredients |
fried onions with powdered jaggery,masala and salt. |
stuffing mixture |
slit brinjals stuffed with paste |
Serve with steamed rice and dal. |
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2 comments:
Hi Rajani,
Have never tried this...But after reading your beautiful description will give it a shot!
Dr.Sameena@
www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
Do try it and give your opinion,thanks for dropping by
Rajani
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