Masala Baingan/Eggplant

Ingredients:

Egg plants/Brinjals-8

Roasted Peanuts-1cup

Cumin seeds-1 tbsp

Turmeric pwdr-1/2tbsp

Garlic paste-1 tbsp

Garam masala-1tbsp

Coriander powder-1 tbsp

Cumin powder-1 tbsp

Mango pwdr(amchur pwdr)-1 pinch

Salt to taste

Water -2-3 cups(as needed)

Red chilli pwdr- 1tbsp

Coriander Fresh Leaves-1/4 bunch

Method:

If you dont have roasted peanuts/groundnuts then roast them first in pan on low heat for few min.

Let them cool. Then blend the roasted peanuts in a blender so that it forms into powder.

To this peanut powder add garam masala,turmeric pwdr,coriander pwdr,red chilli pwdr,salt to taste,pinch of mango pwdr.Mix well.

Wash eggplants/brinjals with water.Then cut each eggplants/brinjals into four quarters in such a way that the four quarters are still joined at the top.Now stuff the peanut mixture into these brinjals with spoon or by hand.

Heat oil in pressure cooker and add cumin seeds,garlic paste,add brinjals and remaning peanut mixture and add 2 cups of water and coriander leaves.Close the lid and let it pressure cook for 10-15 min or till one whistle.Serve with rice or rotis.