STUFFED BRINJAL

Preparation Method :

• Do not chop the tail of the brinjal, slit the plain side both ways. Stuff it with pitlai podi, added with required salt.
• Extract tamarind juice for 1 tablespoon, or paste.
• Place brinjal in a microwave dish mix with a teaspoon of oil and cook for 2 minutes to allow water to evoporate.
• Remove and sprinkle with tamarind juice. Now cook again for a minute.
• Remove from microwave, allow mustard seeds to splutter in oil and add and place the brinjal one beside the other in the non-stick pan, close lid and allow to roast for 3 minutes. Open lid, turn sides of the vegetable and cook again with closed lid.
• Serve hot.