How to make Brinjal Parmesan Bake -
Brinjal roundels, tomato sauce and parmesan cheese powder layered one over the other and baked.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Brinjal (बैंगन), Parmesan cheese powder
Cuisine : Fusion
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Brinjal Parmesan Bake Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Brinjal Parmesan Bake Recipe
Brinjal large
Parmesan cheese powder For topping
Tomatoes blanched, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped 6-8 medium
Oil 2 teaspoons
Onions Finely chopped 2 small
Garlic Finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
Salt to taste
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Butter 2 teaspoons
Fresh basil leaves 5-6
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven at 180ºC.
Step 2
Puree tomatoes finely in a blender and transfer into a bowl.
Step 3
Heat 1½ teaspoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté for a minute. Add garlic, mix and sauté for a minute.
Step 4
Add pureed tomatoes, mix well and cook till the oil separates. Add sugar and mix well. Add crushed peppercorns and salt, mix well and simmer for a minute. Remove from heat.
Step 5
Slice brinjal into ½ inch roundels and place in a bowl. Add salt, crushed peppercorns and paprika and mix well.
Step 6
Heat butter and remaining oil in a non-stick grill pan. Place brinjal slices on it and grill till grill marks appear on both sides.
Step 7
Place a layer of grilled brinjal slices in a glass baking dish, spread some prepared tomato sauce and top with lots of Parmesan cheese powder. Repeat the process till all the ingredients are used up. Garnish with torn basil leaves.
Step 8
Put the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or till the cheese melts.
Step 9
Serve hot.
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