Goan Style Brinjal Bharta Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Goan Style Brinjal Bharta Recipe, clean the brinjal and make 4 to 5 slits keeping the brinjal intact

Step 2: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan

Step 3: Switch off the pan and apply this oil to the brinjal

Step 4: Once done, put the brinjal in the same pan and cover it with a lid

Step 5: After 2 minutes, open the lid and turn the brinjal carefully to the other side

Step 6: Once it is slightly cooked from the other side, carefully insert the marble sized tamarind ball through one slit and again cover the lid

Step 7: Keep on turning the brinjal till it gets cooked on all sides

Step 8: This might take 25 to 35 minutes

Step 9: Once cooked, it will turn brown and will release water

Step 10: Let the brinjal remain covered until it cools down

Step 11: After cooling, peel the brinjal and discard the peel

Step 12: Mash the pulp and mix it with finely chopped onions and green chillies in a bowl

Step 13: Add grated coconut, tamarind paste, salt to taste and mix everything well

Step 14: Once done, add finely chopped coriander leaves, mix well and it is ready to be served

Step 15: Serve Goan Brinjal Bharta Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Goan Moolyacho Ross and Amlechi Uddamethi Recipe for a comforting and delicious lunch