Spicy Stuffed Aubergine

 Ingredients :                                                      Portions : 2 pax

• Small Aubergines (Brinjals) : 4-5 nos.
• Baby Tomatoes : 4-5 nos.
• Tomato Puree : 3 Tbsp
• Coriander Leaves : a Handfull (finely chopped)
• Garlic : 2 Medium sized (finely Chopped)
• Potatoes :2 Medium Sized. ( boiled and Mashed)
• Green Chilles : 3-4  ( finely Chopped)
• Oregano : 1/4 tsp
• Parsley :1/4 tsp
• Salt : To Taste
• Pepper : To Taste
• Cheese : 100 gms
• Butter : 2 Tbsp.
• Bread Crumbs : 2 Tbsp.

Method :

• Partly cut open the Aubergines from the middle, lengthwise. to give it the shape of a boat.
• Scoop out approximately 2 Tbsp of the seeded bed to make a hollow for the stuffing.
• Blanch the Baby Tomatoes and toss them in butter, salt,pepper along with the chopped Garlic , Chillies, and Cilantro (Coriander)
• Mix salt, pepper and the mixed herbs (oregano and dried Parsley) to the Mashed Potatoes.
• Now Spoon in the mixture of seasoned mashed Potato into the scooped hollows of the Aubergines, and then top it with the mixture of Baby tomatoes.
• Arrange on tray and Cover with Grated Cheese and Bread crumbs and Microwave for 4 mins.