Bharva Baingan masala (south Indian style)

Small eggplants: 5-6 ( make criss-cross slits on the brinjals, taking care not to separate the segments)

For masala

1 cup grated  coconut roasted

1/2 cup roasted peanuts (remove the skin)

4-5 fried kashmiri red chillies

Tarmarind pulp- 1tsp

1tbsp coriander seeds roasted

1tsp haldi powdr

Oil

Salt as per the taste

For seasoning:

Mustard -1tsp

Curry leaves- a handful

4-5 big onions- cut length wise

2 garlic cloves chopped

chopped coriander leaves 1 tblsp for garnishing

Method:

Grind the above ingredients given for masala & make a smooth paste.

Stuff the slits with the prepared masala mixture.

In a pan heat 2tbsp oil, splutter mustard seeds & curry leaves.fry onions & garlic cloves till light brown. Put the eggplants  one by one, add ½ cup of  little water.  Cover the lid &  cook till the eggplants becomes soft. switch off the flame garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti/ rice.

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