Recipe to make Bharwa Baigan
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 16-03-2017
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Ingredients
1/2 kg small round brinjals
For filling
1 tsp ajwain (roasted and powdered), 1/4 tsp asafoetida, 2 tsp ginger paste, 1 tbsp gram flour (roasted till slightly discoloured), salt to taste, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp fennel seeds (roasted and pounded coarsely), 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds (roasted and pounded coarsely), 20 gm tamarind (soaked in water and strained), 1/2 cup mustard oil, 1 tbsp ginger (finely sliced to garnish)
How to make
First wash and wipe the brinjals. Make a length wise slit from the base towards the stalk. Then make another slit dividing each into quarters for making space to fill the masala. In a bowl, take ajwain, asafoetida, ginger paste, gram flour, salt, turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds and soaked tamarind. Mix all ingredients together and filling is ready. Stuff the masala firmly into the brinjals. Heat the oil in a pan till it gives off a strong aroma. Add masala stuffed brinjals. Turn around a few times on high heat. Reduce heat, cover them and cook till they get soft stirring a few times. Serve hot, garnished with sliced ginger.