Step 1

firstly, cut 15 small brinjal marking 'x' in the centre.

Step 2

soak in water to avoid discolouring.

Step 3

to prepare the stuffing, in the pan take 2 tbsp peanuts, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp fennel, ¼ tsp methi and 2 tbsp dry coconut.

Step 4

roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 5

cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.

Step 6

add 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp garam masala, pinch hing and 1 tsp salt.

Step 7

grind to a fine powder without adding water. masala powder is ready.

Step 8

stuff the masala into brinjal and reserve the leftover masala.

Step 9

in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and roast stuffed brinjal.

Step 10

fry and cook until the brinjal is half cooked. keep aside.

Step 11

in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp kasuri methi. saute until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 12

now add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 13

keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.

Step 14

saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 15

further, add 2 cup tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.

Step 16

also, add ½ cup curd and continue to cook well.

Step 17

now add the leftover masala powder and cook well.

Step 18

add in fried brinjal and give a mix.

Step 19

also, add 2 cup of water and mix adjusting the consistency as required.

Step 20

cover and boil for 10 minutes or until the brinjal is cooked well and the oil separates from the gravy.

Step 21

add in 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.

Step 22

finally, enjoy bharwa baingan recipe with roti or rice.