Baingan Fry

Ingredients

• Baingan (Brinjal) - thin long purple ones - 250 gms
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tsp
• Dried mango powder (amchur) - 1/2 tsp
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - 1 1/4 tsp (or as required)
• Lemon juice - 1/2 - 1 lemon
• Oil - 3 tbsp
  

Method

• Mix all the above powders with lemon juice to make a thick paste
  
• Wash, chop off the ends and slit brinjals lengthwise
• Fill the paste in the brinjals
• In a slightly deep flat pan, heat the oil and put the marinated brinjals and stir fry for a minute
• Close the pan tightly and cook for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally