Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - small purple brinjals
• 1 cup - finely chopped onions
• 2 tsp - aamti masala (If aamti masala is not available, use 1 tsp sambar powder mixed with 1 tsp garam masala.)
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp - jaggery powder (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp - oil

How to Make Stuffed Brinjal (Eggplant) Curry

• Wash brinjals, cut away the stalk. Slit each brinjal into 4, keeping them joint at the other end.
• Combine onions, aamti masala, salt, jaggery and 1 tbsp of oil together.
• Stuff the brinjals with the masala mixture. Arrange them in a flat microwave safe dish, bigger ones on the outer side and smaller ones in centre.
• Pour the remaining oil over them.
• Cover and cook full power for 8-10 mins.
• Stir and cook uncovered for 5-7 mins stirring once after 3-4 mins.
• Serve hot with chapattis or steamed rice.