Masaledar Bharwan Baigan

Masaledar bharwan baigan is a simple dish made by stuffing brinjal with a masala. It could be a dry masala with only spices or it could be a onion based masala. I prefer the onion based masala as it gives the brinjal a very lovely flavor. Finely chopped onions are cooked with ginger garlic paste and the dry masalas are added to it. This filling is then stuffed inside the slit brinjals. Here is the recipe.

All you need is

Small brinjal - 8-10
Oil - 3 tbsp plus 3 tbsp
Kalongi \ Onion seeds - 1\2 tsp
Saunf \ Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
Onion - 2 cups ( finely chopped )
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 3 tsp
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1\2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1\2 tsp
Amchoor \ Dry mango powder - 1 tsp
Fresh coriander to garnish

Method of preparation

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan.
When the oil is hot, add onion seeds and fennel seeds.
Add onion and fry till translucent.
Add ginger garlic paste and fry till golden brown.
Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and dry mango powder.
Add 1\4 cup water and fry for 3-4 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and cool.
Slit the brinjals into quarter keeping the top intact.
Stuff the brinjals with the filling.
Take the remaining 3 tbsp oil in a pan.
Arrange the stuffed brinjals in a single layer in the pan.
Cover the pan and cook the brinjals for 10-15 minutes on both the sides at very low heat till done.
Transfer in the serving platter.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with dal, phulka or rice.