Stuffed Brinjals (microwave)

Stuffed Brinjals:-

Ingredients:-

1. 1/2 kg Brinjals ( medium sized or small variety)
2. 1 big onion , finely chopped
3. 1/2 garlic , finely chopped
4. 1medium sized tomato, finely chopped
5. corriander leaves for garnish and few for taste
6. 1 n half tbsp red chilli powder
7. 1/2 tsp haldi powder
8. 1tbsp dhaniya -jeera powder
9. handful of peanuts,  microvawed for 2 mins and coursely ground
10. 2 tbsp oil
11. salt to taste.

 

Method:-

1. Wash and cut brinjals into vertical slits(4-6 sections )till half way down for stuffing them.
2. mix all other ingredients , except half the peanuts , in a seperate dish.
3. Stuff the brinjals with the mixture.
4. Place Stuffed brinjals in a microwave safe dish, drizzle little more oil and any left over stuffing and microwave covered (using cling film ) for 4 mins on high.
5. Uncover and again 4 mins on high
6. Check if its completely cooked , if not 1-2 mins more in microwave .
7. Garnish with the remaining peanuts and serve hot, goes well with dal rice, curd rice or chapatis.