Stuffed Brinjal masala

Ingredients:

• Brinjal-4
• chana dala-2tsp
• urad dal-2tsp
• mustard seeds-1tsp
• cloves-3
• cinnamon-1/2 tsp
• coriander powder-1tsp
• chilly powder-1tsp
• turmeric powder-1tsp
• 1/2 onion chopped
• jeera powder-1/2tsp
• fenugreek powder-1/2tsp
• tamarind-lemon size
• salt as per taste
• oil-2tsp
• grated coconut-1 handful
• 1/2 tomato sliced
• water-3 cups
• coriander leaves

Preparation:

1. Dry roast urad dal,chana dal,1/2tsp mustard seeds on medium flame for 2 mins.
2. Add grated coconut,and stir constantly till it changes the color to golden brown.
3. Add roasted groundnut,turmeric powder,chilly powder,coriander powder,jeera powder,fenugreek powder and stir constantly for 2 mins.
4. Remove from the heat and let it cool.Grind this without adding water.
5. Meanwhile U can put tamarind in warm water for 10 mins.
6. Slit Brinjal vertically and horizontally.Dont cut it completely.Keep the stem.When you fill with the paste it should not come out.
7. Mix tamarind paste,salt to the ground masla.It should be a thick paste.
8. Fill each brinjal with the masala and keep aside.
9. In a deep bottom tawa pour oil ,add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds.When it splutter add oinion and stir occasionally till its golden brown.
10. Add tomato,and stir it for 3 mins.
11. Add rest of the masala paste,water and stir well.
12. Add ur brinjals to the masala and close the tawa with a lid and cook for 15 mins on medium flame.Stir occasionally and add required salt.When oil separates ur masala is ready.add chopped coriander leaves.
13. Its very tasty with chappathi.I haven't tried with Rice till now.