Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Stuffed brinjal in Microwave

stuffed brinjal in microwave

In most kitchens, the microwave is a re-heater and a defroster. But there are ways to coax out delicious flavors and textures that you'd swear came from an old-fashioned,gas top.
Today i am here with an interesting recipe of stuffed brinjal that i learned from my Facefook freind Sabita shenoy with a little twist here and there.
I am sure "You'll feel good about feeding your family this creatively delectable recipe"


stuffed brinjal in microwave

Ingredients:
10 small sized purple brinjal
2 Big onions,chopped
3tsp Red chilly powder
1tsp Dry mango /amchoor powder
1tsp Garam masala
2tsp Coriander powder
1tbsp Ginger -garlic paste
A Pinch of sugar
Salt to taste
3tbsp Oil
1tsp lemon juice
Coriander leaves for garnishing
 
Method:
  • Wash the brinjal thoroughly under tap water and make four slits from opposite side of the stalk .Do not cut them fully.Now leave them in a salt water for 10-15 minutes.
  • Now prepare the stuffing by mixing all the ingredients and stuff the brinjals with this masala.
  • Take a microwave safe glass bowl and add oil and micro on medium heat for 1 minutes
  • Now arrange all the stuffed brinjal at a proper distance and sprinkle half of the coriander leaves and micro for 5-6 minutes.
  • Take it out and slowly  turn all the brinjals,sprinkle some water and lemon juice,cook again on medium heat for about 5-6 minutes depending on the size of the brinjal
  • once done garnish it with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or roti
 
 Note:
  1. It can also be cooked completely on fire using nonstick pan or griddle but it should be on slow fire and takes little more time ie about 20-25 minute
  2. If there is an excess of onion masala, put it on the top of brinjals before cooking.