Grilled Brinjal / Baingan

Grilled Brinjal / Baingan

A low calorie side dish, goes well with rotis / pulao / rice  !!!

Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 baingan / brinjal ( big size ), cut into thin slices

4 teaspoon oil ( 2 teaspoons  for each side )

For the marinade:

2 teaspoon red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )

1 teaspoon thick ginger – garlic paste

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

Mix all the marinade ingredients (spice mix) together and make a thick paste. Do not mix with water.

Method

Wash and clean baingan and drain out water completely. Wipe each baingan with a soft  kitchen towel.

Cut baingan into thin slices and apply spice paste evenly on both the sides. Keep aside for half an hour.

Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a non – stick grill pan (or tawa / frying pan). Arrange marinated baingan pieces and shallow fry on a medium heat till golden brown on both the sides / softens. Sprinkle remaining oil when frying the other side. Do not fry / grill on high heat.

Decorate with chopped coriander leaves (optional). Serve hot as a side dish with rotis / pulao / parathas / rice ..