Stuffed Brinjal
Serves 4
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Small Brinjals - 1/2 kg | Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp |
| Tomato - 1 | Oil - 1 tbsp |
| Mustard - 1/2 tsp | |
| For Filling | |
|---|---|
| Groundnuts - 100 gm (fried ones) | Turmeric powder - 1 tsp |
| Chilli powder - 1 to 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
Method
- Wash and clean the brinjals. Cut the stems off the brinjals leaving the leaf-like portion stuck on the brinjal.
- Cut the brinjals into four segments half way through it so that it's open at one end but intact at the other. Powder the ingredients for filling together.
- Give some time between grinds so that they don't become like paste. Stuff the powder into the brinjal Heat a kadai and pour oil.
- Add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Add brinjals and turmeric powder and cook on medium heat.
- When the brinjal is nearly done add chopped tomatoes and let it cook till the curry is well done. Serve hot with Rice.
| Nutrient Composition of the Dish | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 306 | Carotene (μg) | 136.4 |
| Protein (g) | 12.06 | Vitamin C (mg) | 15.0 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 15.98 | Mg (mg) | 18.75 |
| Fat (g) | 21.43 | Na (mg) | 5.36 |
| Fibre (g) | 3.38 | K (mg) | 268.3 |
| Minerals (g) | 1.663 | Mn (mg) | 0.47 |
| Calcium (mg) | 91.0 | Zn (mg) | 1.30 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 170.0 | Cr (mg) | 0.023 |
| Iron (mg) | 2.5 | ||
Modification
Use roasted groundnuts instead of fried groundnuts.| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Small Brinjals - 1/2 kg | Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp |
| Tomato - 1 | Oil - 1 tbsp |
| Mustard - 1/2 tsp | |
| For Filling | |
|---|---|
| Groundnuts - 100 gm (fried ones) | Turmeric powder - 1 tsp |
| Chilli powder - 1 to 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| Nutrient Composition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| MACRONUTRIENTS | |
| Energy (Kcal) | 201 |
| Protein (g) | 8.9 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 12.71 |
| Fat (g) | 12.663 |
| Fibre (g) | 2.99 |
| Minerals (g) | 1.36 |