BHARWA BAINGAN

INGREDIENTS

FOR MASALA POWDER

• 2 tbsp Peanut
• 1 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp methi/fenugreek
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp aamchur /dry mango powder

OTHER INGREDIENT

• 6 Brinjal/Egg plant
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin/jeera
• 2 Bay leaf
• Pinch hing
• 1 onion ,finaly chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmaric powder
• 1/2 Kashmiri lal mirch
• 1/2 Garam masala 
• 1 big tomato puree
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1/2 Water
• 2 tbsp coriander ,finely chopped

METHOD:-

1. Firstly,cut the brinjals in X shape without taking off the stalk.
2. Soak in the water for 10 mins to avoid discoloring.
3. Meanwhile ,prepare masala powder by roasting 2 tbsp peanut until crisp.
4. Add 1 tsp coriander seeds,1 tsp cumin seeds and 1/4 tsp methi
5. Roast on low flame until spice turn aromatic.cool completely transfer to  blender.
6. also add  1tsp chilly powder ,1/2 tsp turmeric powder ,1 tsp amchur powder and 3/4 tsp salt
7. Blend to a fine powder without adding any water
8. Now stuff in prepared masala powder to brinjal,keep aside.
9. In a large kadai,heat 3 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp cumin ,1 bay leaf and pinch hing.
10. Add in stuffed brinjal and saute for a min.
11. Cover and cook on low flame for 10 min or until its half cooked.
12. Once the brinjal in half cooked ,keep aside 
13. In the same oil ,add 1 onion ,1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
14. Keeping the flame on low ,add 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1/2 tsp chilli powder and 1/2 garam masala.
15. Saute until spices turn aromatic.
16. Further add 1 tomato puree and mix well.
17. Cover and cook until oil separated from sides.
18. Now add in fried brinjal and add 1/2 tsp salt gently.
19. Pour in 1/2  cup water and mix gently.
20. Cover and simmer for 10 min or until brinjal is cooked compleatly.
21. Finally ,add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy bharwa baingan masala with roti ,paratha or rice.

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