Bharleli Vaangi

Description

 * Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 6 pc: Small sized aubergines (egg plant)
 * 2 tsp: Powder of roasted peanuts
 * 1 tsp: Goda masala
 * 1 tsp: Red chilli powder
 * 3 tsp: peanut oil
 * ½ tsp: cumin seeds
 * ¼ tsp: mustard seeds
 * 2 tsp: tamarind water
 * 2 tsp: jaggery water
 * ½ tsp: coriander leaves
 * salt to taste
 * grated coconut

Directions

 * 1) Prepare the 'stuffing' masala by mixing together coconut, peanut powder, red chilli powder, goda masala and salt.
 * 2) 2lice the aubergines into four leaving them attached only at the stem.
 * 3) Insert the 'stuffing' masala in it.
 * 4) Heat oil in pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Place the stuffed aubergines in it. Pour water and cover for 10-12 minutes.
 * 5) Now add tamarind and jaggery water. Add salt to taste.
 * 6) Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut. Serve with rotis.