Bhagara Baingan

Ingredients:

• 400 gms Brinjals
• 1/2 cup Dry Coconut (grated)
• 1 large Onion
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Ginger Paste
• 2 tsp Cumin Seed Powder (roasted)
• 4 tsp Coriander Powder (roasted)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 3-4 Curry Leaves
• 4-5 twigs Coriander Leaves
• Oil for frying
• Salt to taste

How to make Bhagara Baingan:

• Grind roasted cumin seed powder, coriander and coconut.
• Slit the brinjals and fry till it turns soft.
• Heat the oil.
• Fry onions, ginger paste, garlic paste till it turns transparent.
• Add turmeric powder, salt and grinded mixture.
• Mix red pepper and add fried brinjals.
• Add ¼ cup of water and boil it for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Bhagara Baingan is ready to serve.