Bharwa Baingan | How to make Bharwa Baingan

How to make Bharwa Baingan

1. Wash and wipe the brinjals dry with a cloth. With a sharp knife make 2 or 4 slits in the brinjals. Heat oil in a heavy and broad pan till it comes to a smoking point then let it cool.
2. Take a bowl, add in mango powder, salt, turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, crushed fennel and asafoetida. Pour 2 tbsp warm oil into the spices, mix & add in the chopped fresh coriander. Stuff the brinjals with this prepared stuffing.
3. Add cumin seeds into the oil, once they crackle, add a pinch of turmeric, 1/4 tsp salt and stir. Add the stuffed brinjals into the pan. (in which we have heated the mustard oil)
4. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of the remaining stuffing masala over the brinjals. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat. Gently stir and turn the brinjals 2-3 times and cook till its done. Serve with roti, poori or dal-rice combo.