Ingredients:
500 gms small Green Brinjals
200 gms Groundnuts, roasted and peeled
3-4 tbsp grated Coconut
1 pod Garlic
1 large Onion, chopped
2 large Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Chilli powder
Oil for cooking
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Roast and peel the groundnuts and grind along with the garlic and coconut into a fine paste. Mix with the coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Keep aside.
2. Remove the stalk and make deep criss-cross incisions on the top of the brinjals. Parboil them in salted water. Drain the water and keep aside.
3. Fill the groundnut masala into the incisions made in the brinjals.
4. Heat oil and fry the brinjals till light brown. Keep aside.
5. Heat oil in a pan, add sliced onions and fry till golden brown. Add the tomatoes and turmeric powder. Fry till the oil floats on top. Add a little water to form a thick gravy.
6. Drop the brinjals into the gravy and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.