Ingredients

• 12 - brinjals
• 1 cup - coconut
• 3/4 cup - peanut powder
• 1/4 cup - sesame seeds
• Coriander - 1 tbsp
• Cumin - 1 tbsp
• Maharashtrian goda masala - 4 tbsp
• Tamarind - 1 tsp
• Jaggery - a little
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Ginger - garlic paste
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp.

How to Make Bharali Vaangi (Stuffed Brinjal)

• Remove the stalk and slit the brinjals, wash them in salt water and keep aside.
• Roast coconut, sesame seeds, coriander, cumin seeds together. Grind this mixture with tamarind, jaggery, peanut powder, ginger-garlic paste, salt, chilli powder and goda masala.
• Smear the brinjals with this paste.
• In a pan heat oil and splutter mustard seeds and add asafoetida and turmeric powder.
• Place the brinjals and pour some water.
• Cover and heat on a medium flame for about 15 mins.
• Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve.