Recipe - Stuffed Aubergines (Brinjals)

4 Long firm aubergines
1 tablespoon Peanut crushed
1 tablespoon Coconut grated
1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
1 teaspoon Dhania; (coriander seed)
; powder
One fourth teaspoon Turmeric powder
One half teaspoon Garam masala
One half teaspoon Mango powder; (amchoor)
One half teaspoon Ginger & garlic grated
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon Oil
1 tablespoon Coriander finely chopped

Mix all the spices, coconut, peanut and salt together.

Wash and slit the aubergines lengthwise.

Stuff each one with the masala mixture.

Place in a shallow bowl which has a loose lid.

Heat the oil, add ginger garlic and pour over aubergines.

Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or till almost done.

Turn once at half time.

Allow to stand for 34 minutes before serving.

Chop into 1"chunks.

Garnish with coriander.

Making time: 10 minutes

Makes: 3