Stuffed Brinjal

Ingredients:

1. Binjal - ¼ kg
2. Putana dal - ½ cup
3. Jeera powder - 1 sp
4. Daniya powder - 1 sp
5. Red chilli powder - 1 sp
6. Garlic flakes - 10 to 12
7. Salt to taste
8. Cooking oil - 2 to 3 tbsps

  Method:

1. Cut brinjal from 2 sides (half-cut) as shown for stuffing.
2. Blend all the above ingredients to powder; except binjal and cooking oil. (as shown)
3. Stuff the putanan dal powder in to the brinjals as shown.
4. In a pan, heat oil and place the brinjal pieces. (As shown)
5. Close the lid and cook it on a low flame till the brinjals are cooked. If req. add 1 to 2 sps of oil.
6. Great combination with dal rice/sambar rice.