Begun Pora

(Grilled Eggplant/Brinjal)
 

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Serving Size: 2 persons

 

 

Ingredients:

Eggplant/Begun - 1 big

Onions - 2 tbsp, finely chopped

Green Chillies - 3-4, chopped

Cilantro/Dhonepata - 1/4 cup, chopped

Mustard Oil - 2 tsp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking procedure:

  1. Wash the brinjal and pat dry. Make about 3 inch gashes in 3 or 4 areas.

  2. Coat brinjal with 1 tsp oil using a brush.

  3. Burn brinjal on stove top on direct heat. Rotate brinjal from time to time to allow grilling on all sides (On an electric stove set to 'High', grilling takes about 10 min)

  4. Remove brinjal from heat when the skin starts peeling off, let cool

  5. Remove the skin and mash

  6. Add onions, green chillies, cilantro, salt and remaining 1 tsp mustard oil

Serving:

Serve with roti. Good for a cold winter dinner at home or when you are out camping during summer.

 

Note: Charcoal or electric grills may be used during summer.