Masala Rawa Baingan

Ingredients list for Masala Rawa Baingan

• 4 Long brinjals
• 1 teaspoon Semolina
• 10-12 Black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
• 2 Whole dry red chillies
• 10-12 Curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 1 tablespoon Rice
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind pulp
• 1 cup Semolina (rawa/suji)
• 1 cup Oil

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.
3. Put the pieces in a bowl, add salt and turmeric power and mix.
4. Cool the roasted spices, add tamarind pulp and a little water and grind to a smooth paste.
5. Add the paste to the brinjals and mix well.
6. Heat oil in a pan.
7. Mix semolina and salt in a plate.
8. Roll the brinjal pieces in this mixture and deep fry till golden and crisp.
9. Drain and place them on an absorbent paper.
10. Serve hot.