Brinjal salad

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Serves 3

Ingredients:

1 large seedless brinjal or 3 medium ones
3 flakes garlic
1 tbsp. Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
1 tint mild chilli
1 tsp. Fresh mint leaves finely chopped
1 tbsp. coarsely crushed toasted peanuts
1 tbsp. Sesame seeds lightly roasted
1 tbsp. Olive oil
1/2 tsp. Pepper powdered
salt to taste

Method:

1-Grease aubergine lightly. Microwave or grill till soft.
2-Even charring over a flame can be done.
3-Peel skin, mash with garlic, salt, chilli, mint, by hand or in a small mixie.
4-Add oil, pepper, peanuts, lemon juice, half coriander, half sesame seeds.
5-Mix well, transfer to an oven proof bowl.
6-Sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over it.
7-Grill in a hot oven, till almost sizzling.
7-Garnish with remaining coriander.
8-Serve with finger of hot toast.
9-Can be sieved as a dip for vegetable crudités too.