EGGPLANT PEANUT (BRINJAL) GRAVY :

Ingredients:
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6 – 8 Egg Plant
1/2 cup Roasted peanut.
1 cup dry grated Coconut
8 – 10 garlic petals
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 onions
2 strings Curry leaves
1 tbsp red chillies Power
1 tbsp spice power ( Garam Masala)
1 tsp turmeric powder
4 tbsp Coconut oil

Instructions:
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1) Wash  the egg plant and put two slits and apply salt and turmeric powder to it inside the slits and all around.

2) Roast the dry grated Coconut in a pan with little Coconut oil, keep aside, fry small Onion and 5- 6 petals of  garlic till pink and keep with roasted coconut, add 2-4 strings of coriander leaves and add spice powder(Garam Masala) 1 tbsp which is given in my blog of  “Lamb Masala” . Add 1 tbsp of red Kashmiri chilly powder, then add 1 tbsp of sesame seeds, 1/2 cup roasted peanuts. Add one string of curry leaves to it and grind all the ingredients to fine paste.

3) Apply the above paste to egg plant in between the slits and keep aside and extra paste to be kept in a bowl.

4) Take fresh pan, add coconut oil to it and heat. Once oil is hot add 4-5 crushed garlic petals and 1 string of curry leaves to it.
Then add the extra paste keep aside to it and roast nicely till the oil leaves from sides.

5)Start placing the stuffed egg plant besides each other. Cover the lid and cook it on a slow flame. After 10 – 12 minutes turn the side of each egg plant and mix the gravy without breaking the eggplant and cook further till done.

6) Once it is cooked nicely it will start leaving the oil from sides.

7) Once done, put it in a serving bowl and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.
And enjoy it with bhakbhakriri (round flat unleveled bread).

Note:
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1) Spice powder  can be adjusted as per your taste.
2) Spice powder ingredients are given in “Lamb Masala” Blog post.
3)Red Kashmiri chilly powder can be adjusted as per your taste.

Benefits:
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1) Peanuts are an especially good source of healthful fats, protein, and fiber. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and B vitamins. Despite being high in calories, peanuts are nutrient-rich and low in carbohydrates.
2) Sesame seeds are a good source of Fiber. May Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides. Nutritious Source of Plant Protein. May Help Lower Blood Pressure. May Support Healthy Bones. May Reduce Inflammation. Good Source of B Vitamins. May Aid Blood Cell Formation.

3) Eggplant is a GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMINS & MINERALS. The vitamin & mineral content of eggplants is quite extensive. HELPS WITH DIGESTION. IMPROVES HEART HEALTH. PREVENTS CANCER. IMPROVES BONE HEALTH. PREVENTS ANEMIA.