Walnut Crusted Brinjal - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Walnut Crusted Brinjal - SK Khazana

• 2 Long brinjals
• 4-5 California walnuts halved
• 3 Green chillies
• 5-6 Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 5-6 Fresh coriander sprigs
• to taste Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• to deep fry Oil
• 3/4 cup Fresh breadcrumbs
• to garnish Cherry tomatoes
• to garnish Green capsicum strips

Method

1. Cut the two ends of brinjals and discard. Halve horizontally and cut each half vertically into 3 pieces. Transfer into a bowl.
2. Put green chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander sprigs, California walnuts and salt into a blender jar and blend. Add 1-2 tablespoons water and blend into a smooth paste.
3. Add lemon juice and the ground paste to brinjals pieces and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
5. Spread some breadcrumbs on a plate and coat each brinjal piece with it. Gently slide them into hot oil and deep-fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
6. Arrange them on a serving platter, garnish with some cherry tomatoes and green capsicum strips and serve immediately.