Spicy Bharwa Baingan ( Brinjal / Aubergine)

Best way to enjoy the humble baingan

Ingredients:

Small Brinjal : 300 gms
Chilli Powder: 1/2 tea spoon
Dhania Powder: 1 table spoon
Aamchhor powder: 1 tea spoon
Rai : 1 pinch
Jeera : 1 pinch
Ginger: 1/2 tea spoon
Sugar: 1 pinch
Saunf Powder: 1/2 tea spoon
Salt to taste
Cooking Oil : 2 table spoon


Method:

1. Slit the brinjal into half and then make small diagonal cuts inside as well.

2. Take all the dry ingredients ( salt, chilli, dhania, aamchhor, saunf ) and make a thick paste with a little water.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Then add the rai, jeera, grated ginger and the spice mix to it. Cook for a minute.

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4. Now add the slit brinjal to the mix.  Cover and cook on simmer for a few minutes till the brinjal are soft.

5. Garnish with coriander and serve with crisp hot parathas.