Brinjal Delight

Brinjal Delight

Round brinjals 2 nos
Gram flour (besan) 8 tbsp
Green chillies 2 nos
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Dried mango(amchoor) 1/2 tsp

For the filling:

Onions finely chopped 2 nos
Peas 1/2 cup
Carrot 1 no
Ginger finely cut 1 tbsp
Cottage cheese 250 gms (optional)
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Salt To taste

Method

1. Boil whole brinjals in water, in a covered pan for 10-15 minutes until they feel soft.
2. Cool. Cut them lengthwise into two. Scoop out the pulp and keep aside.
3. Heat oil. Add onions and cook till light brown.
4. Add peas and carrot pieces and cook till tender. Add paneer or brinjal pulp.
5. Add ginger, salt and other spices to taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Keep filling aside.
6. In a separate bowl, mix besan, green chillies, salt and spices with enough water to form a thick batter of coating consistency.
7. Fill brinjals with filling. Press well. Keep aside.
8. At the time of serving, dip in batter and shallow fry in hot oil.