Walnut Crusted Brinjal

Ingredients 

• 2 long brinjals
• 4-5 California walnuts halved
• 3 green chillies
• 5-6 garlic cloves
• 1-inch ginger
• 5-6 fresh coriander sprigs
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Oil to deep fry
• ¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs
• Cherry tomatoes to garnish
• Green capsicum strips to garnish

Method

1. Cut the two ends of the brinjals and discard them. Halve horizontally and cut each half vertically into 3 pieces. Transfer into a bowl.
2. Put green chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander sprigs, California walnuts and salt into a blender jar and blend. Add 1-2 tablespoons water and blend into a smooth paste.
3. Add lemon juice and the ground paste to the brinjal pieces and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
5. Spread some breadcrumbs on a plate and coat each brinjal piece with it. Gently slide them into hot oil and deep-fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
6. Arrange them on a serving platter, garnish with some cherry tomatoes and green capsicum strips and serve immediately.