Brinjal Contest entry by Sowpernica's kitchen

Ingredients:

Kathirikkai [small sized] – ¼ kg

Besan – 5 teaspoons

Special masala powder – 5 teaspoons

Salt – 1 ½ teaspoon

Hing – ¼ teaspoon

Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon

Oil – 5 teaspoons

Method:

1. Wash brinjals & let them dry completely.
2. Slit them without cutting fully
3. Mix besan, special masala powder, salt, hing & turmeric powder.
4. Add a tablespoon of water & make a paste of the powder mixture.
5. Stuff the masala into the slits
6. Heat oil in a shallow non-stick pan.
7. Arrange the stuffed pieces.
8. Keep closed till golden brown.
9. Turn sides & fry till golden brown.