Bharli Vangi - Maharashtrian style stuffed Eggplants

Method

1. Step 1

   Dry roast the grated  dry coconut and keep aside.

2. Step 2

   Add oil in the same pan and add sliced onions  and roast well until they turn brown.

3. Step 3

   Add garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute or two.

4. Step 4

   Now add very little water and add all the above dry roasted coconut, onion, ginger garlic paste and keep aside.

5. Step 5

   In a plate add the coconut and onion paste, powdered spices, roasted groundnut powder and salt and mix well to form a paste.

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6. Step 6

   Make two vertical slits on the eggplants( brinjals) keeping the bottom part intact.(refer to the pic shown)

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7. Step 7

   Now stuff the masala  in the egg plants and keep aside.

8. Step 8

   In a pan add oil , add the potato wedges and salt and cook them until done and keep them aside.

9. Step 9

   Now in the same pan add 2 tsp oil and add one chopped onion and saute well.

10. Step 10

    Add the eggplants and cover and cook until the egg plants are done.

11. Step 11

    Add the cooked potatoes.

12. Step 12

    Add rest of the masala paste and water ( this gravy is semi thick.)

13. Step 13

    Cover and cook until the gravy is cooked well.

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14. Step 14

    Sprinkle some chopped  coriander and mix well.

15. Step 15

    Serve hot with Roti /Chappati.

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