MASALA BAINGAN

Ingredients
Long brinjals (baingan) 4
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Black peppercorns 10-12
Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 teaspoon
Whole dry red chillies 2
Curry leaves 10-12
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 1 tablespoon
Rice 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon
Tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon
Semolina 1 cupOil
Method
1.Dry roast cumin seeds, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, whole red chillies, curry leaves, split Bengal grams and rice.
2.Halve the brinjals and then quarter them vertically. Put the pieces in a bowl, add salt and turmeric power and mix.
3.Cool the roasted spices, add tamarind pulp and a little water and grind to a smooth paste.
4.Add the paste to the brinjals and mix well. Heat oil in a pan.
5.Mix semolina and salt in a plate. Roll the brinjal pieces in this mixture and fry till golden and crisp.
6.Drain and place them on an absorbent paper. Serve hot.