Ingredients:

• 6 round, tender medium-sized Brinjal
• Salt
• 1 tbsp – oil
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp – Ginger Garlic paste
• 1.5 tbsp – Corn flour
• 1 tbsp – coriander leaves, very finely chopped
• Garam masala, a pinch
• Turmeric powder, a pinch

Method:

1. Cut brinjals into rounds (1/3 inch to 1/2 inch thickness)
2. Drop them in salted water after cutting.
3. Mix all the ingredients except oil, into a tight paste.
4. Squeeze the brinjal pieces and coat them with masala mix.
5. Keep aside for 15 mins.
6. Arrange the brinjal pieces on a microwave safe plate; sprinkle oil over the pieces, cook under microwave on high for 1.5-2 mins.
7. Turn them and cook on high for another 1.5-2 mins.
8. Check and if necessary cook for another minute and remove.
9. Allow some standing time and then serve as side dish or starter.

Recipe courtesy of Uma Devi Ramachandra