BHARWA BAINGAN

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 2 People

Ingredients

Ingredients for Filling

• ½ cup sautéed groundnuts
• 2 tbsp finely ground coconut
• 2 tsp green chillies
• 2 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
• Finely chopped coriander
• Salt and sugar according to taste

Ingredients for Gravy

• 10–12 small brinjals
• 1½ tbsp oil
• ½ cup finely chopped onions
• Black mustard seeds and asafoetida for tempering

Method

1. Mix the ingredients for the filling in a bowl.
2. Make 2 slits across each brinjal. Make sure you don't slit it fully.
3. Add the mixture into the brinjals and keep the remaining filling aside.
4. Add oil to the AUFLA Smart Pressure Cooker and switch to Sauté/Slow Cook Mode.
5. Once the oil is heated, add mustard seeds and asafoetida.
6. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté.
7. Add the filled brinjals and stir lightly.
8. Add ½ cup of water and put on the lid.
9. Cook for 5–8 minutes.
10. Stir at intervals until the brinjals are cooked.
11. Add the remaining filling and continue to cook until the gravy turns thick.
12. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot.