Oil Brinjal fry

Ingredients

• Curry Leaves - few
• Oil - 4 Tbsp
• Brinjal - 4
• Channa Dal - 1 tbsp
• Urad Dal - 1 Tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Corriander Powder - 2 tsp
• Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
• Shakti Curry Masala - 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - as needed
• Coconut - 3 tbsp

Method

1. Make a slit in the Brinjal. The slits should be made on the side opposite to the stem. It should be deep enough to hold the stuffing but at the same time the Brinjal should hold its shape.
2. Dry roast the channa dal, urad dal, cumin seeds and coconut for about 5-8 minutes till a nice aroma comes and everything has been roasted.
3. Make a powder of the above ingredients along with salt, curry masala, coriander powder, chilly powder and turmeric powder. If it is difficult to make a powder, just add a little water and grind it to a paste.
4. Stuff the Brinjal with the powder/paste.Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add some chopped curry leaves. Gently place the stuffed brinjals in the hot oil.
5. Add any leftover stuffing to the pan too. Cover and cook on medium heat.Keep turning every now and then so that all sides are evenly cooked
6. Cook for about 10- 15 minutes till the brinjals are nicely cooked.Serve this with white rice, chapatti, biryani or pulao.