Bharli Vangi/Stuffed Egg Plant

Ingredients:

Egg plants(Brinjal) - 6-7

Sugar - 1/2 Tsp (Optional)

Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Oil - 2 Tbsp

Finely chopped cilantro - 1 Tbsp

For Masala Stuffing :

Finely chopped onion - 3/4 Cup

Garlic paste - 2 Tsp

Ginger paste - 1 Tsp

Finely chopped cilantro - 3 tbsp

Ground nut powder - 2 Tbsp

Sesame seeds powder - 2 tsp

Red chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp or to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp

Coriander powder - 3 Tsp

Cumin powder - 1 Tsp

Dry mango powder (Amchur) - 1 Tsp 

Garam masala - 1 Tsp

Salt - to taste

Method:

1) In a bowl or plate nicely mix all ingredients for masala stuffing and keep aside.

2) Make 4 slits to egg plant and stuff mix masala and keep aside.

3) Heat oil in a pan or wok and crackle mustard seeds.

4) Add asafoeitda, sugar, cilantro and remaining mix masala if any.

5) Put the stuffed egg plant in pan, sprinkle little water(1/4 Cup) and put the lid. You can add a pinch of salt if required.

6) Let the egg plants cook from one side and turn them carefully and let them cook from other side.

7) Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with chapati or bhakri.

Bharli Vangi