Stuffed Eggplant

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Brinjal/eggplant 3-4 big size 

Finely chopped onion 1 big size

Red chili powder 2 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Lemon juice 1/2 tsp

Goda masala / garam masala 1/4 tsp

Oil 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Paste: 3 tbsp grated fresh coconut+ginger 1 inch+ garlic cloves 4-5: make fine paste in blender

Preparation

Make small holes/incisions on the surface of the brinjal with the help of fork, then make a big cut at the center (pl do not make cut in such a way that it will break away) apply lemon juice and little salt on inside of the brinjal. Apply little oil on outer surface of brinjal. Keep it aside.

Method

Heat oil in pan, add onion, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add paste, red chili powder, goda maala/ garam masala, turmeric powder, lemon juice fry well for 4-5 min, then add salt. Mix well.  Switch off the flame. Allow it to cool. Stuff this masala at the center of the eggplant. Keep brinjals in microwave vessel, microwave it for 4-5 min. till it is done. Check by inserting knife in eggplant.