BAGARA BAINGAN

Ingredients:

1. Brinjals                                                 - 8
2. Sesame seeds                                   - 1 tbsp
3. Peanuts                                                - 1 tbsp
4. Dry coconut powder                           - 1 tbsp
5. Kuskus                                                 - 1 tbsp
6. Coriander powder                                 - 1 tsp
7. Ginger                                                  - 1 inch
8. Red chilli powder                                  - 1/2 tsp
9. Cinnamon, clove, cardamom  powder    - 1 tsp
10. Oil                                                        - 3 tbsp
11. Turmeric a pinch
12. Salt to taste

Method:

• Slit the brinjals into 4 parts and deep fry in oil, keep aside.
• Dry roast peanut, kuskus, sesame seeds separately till brown.
• Grind peanut, kuskus, sesame seeds, coconut powder, coriander powder, ginger, onion, tomato into smooth past .
• Heat oil in a pan add cinnamon, clove, cardamom  powder, grinded mixture, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder .
• Cook till moisture is absorbed and oil come out.
• Add brinjals and some water cook for 15 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.