Ingredients:
Brinjal – 1, large
Oil for deep frying
Salt as per taste
For the Filling:
Mushrooms – 200 gms
Onions – 1 cup, sliced
Oil – 3 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Jeera Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tblsp
Tomato – 1, large, chopped into pieces
Green Chillies – 2, chopped
Salt as per taste
Method:
1. Cut the brinjal into two halves and scoop out the centre portion.
2. Sprinkle salt and keep aside for 5 minutes.
3. Drain out all the water.
4. Deep fry the scooped out brinjals one at a time, turning once or twice till both the sides are fried well.
5. Fry both the pieces in this way.
6. Remove and keep aside.
7. To make the filling, heat the oil in a pan.
8. Fry the mushrooms, onions and tomatoes together till most of the water is evaporated.
9. Add the spices and cook on low fire for 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Fill the scooped-out brinjals with this stuffing and then place the brinjals in the oven for a minute or two.
11. Serve at once.
