Masala Brinjal

Brinjal, is a native Indian subcontinent plant contains anti-oxidant activity. In France it is called Eggplant, or aubergine  is long prized for its unique taste and texture. Choose eggplants that are firm n their skin should be smooth and shiny whether it be purple, white or green. The cap on end of the eggplant, should be bright green in color.

Preparation Time: 15-20 min

Cook Time: 20-25 min

Cuisine: Indian

Source: Lalitha, Dubai

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant/brinjal

2 large onions

2 green chillies

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

2 tsp chopped cilantro

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp red chillie powder

1/2 tsp dhania powder

dash turmeric

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

Method:

1. Slice eggplant in circular form having 1 inch thickness(each big large eggplant makes 8-10 slices)

2. Apply salt on both sides of the slices and keep them aside.

3. Heat oil in a saucepan, Add onions, green chillies, let them fry properly

4. Add ginger garlic paste, cilantro, saute for 2 more minutes

5. Now add red chillie powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, fry it for a minute or two.

6. Mean time heat the oven for 15 min on gas mark 5.

7. Keep the eggplant in for 10 min

8. Take out the eggplant from the oven, lightly grease eggplant with butter, apply the masala on the other side of the eggplant which is not exposed to grill.

9. Keep it in the oven for 10 min or until cooked softly.( can be checked in the middle)

10. Enjoy eggplant with sambar rice or rasam .