Bharwan Baingan

Ingredients 

• 10-12 small brinjals
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• 3 tablespoons mustard oil
• 2 medium onions, grated
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 6-7 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh tomato puree
• 1 light green chilli+ for garnish 
•  Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Method

1. Trim the stem of the brinjals and make cross incisions in the middle from the stalk to the middle of the brinjals without cutting through.
2. Mix together salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, dried mango powderand Tata Sampann Garam Masala in a bowl.
3. Stuff this mixture into the slits of the brinjals. Reserve the extra mixture.
4. Heat mustard oil in a non-stick pan on high heat till it begins to smoke, reduce the heat and add the brinjals and shallow fry, rotating the brinjals, for 5-6 minutes. Drain them and keep them on a plate.
5. Add onion to the oil remaining in the pan.add asafoetida and a little water and mix well. Sauté well on medium heat till the onions turn golden brown.
6. Add cumin seeds and garlic, mix and sauté for a minute. Add tomato puree and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes or till the tomatoes are cooked .
7. Add the reserved spice mixture and mix well. Spread the shallow fried brinjals over the masalas, sprinkle some coriander leaves, break a long green chilli into small pieces and add. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. switch off the heat.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves. Break another green chilli into small pieces and sprinkle on top and serve hot.