Ingredients

• Brinjals (small) - 8
• oil -3 tsp
• coriander leaves to garnish
• For the stuffing:
• channa dal - 2 tsp
• urad dal - 2 tsp
• tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
• turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• coriander - 2 tsp
• mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• cloves - 3 or 4
• cinnamon - 1/2 stick
• red chillies - 6

How to Make Stuffed Brinjal

• Take a pan and put 1 tsp of oil.
• Once hot, add mustard seeds, channa dal, urad dal, cloves, cinnamon and coriander.
• Once toasted, add red chillies and remove from flame.
• Put a little turmeric and grind the whole mixture.
• Add tamarind paste to the mixture.
• Now take brinjals and cut them partially (3/4th) both vertically and horizontally so that you can stuff them.
• Stuff the brinjals with the paste and place in heated oil.
• Let them fry on a medium flame.
• Cover the pan with a plate and pour some water on the plate.
• When one side of the brinjal is fried, turn it the other way.
• Garnish them with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.