Brinjal Bake

Not that Brinjal is our favorite vegetable, but after this bake, we have quite acquired the taste for this purple veggie..

Ingredients:
Brinjal - 500gms
Potatoes - 500gms
Onions - 3 large finely chopped
Tomatoes - 4 large blanched and pureed
Spring Onions - 2tbs finely chopped
Green chillies - 2 finely chopped
Garlic paste -1tsp
Corn flour - 2tsp dissolved in a little water
White pepper - 1tsp
Soya Sauce - 1tsp
Tomato Chilly Sauce - 3tbs
Butter - 1tbs
Milk - 1/4cup
Sugar - 1tsp
Processed Cheese - 2cubes (Amul)
Salt to taste

Into a pot of boiling water, boil the potatoes till soft. Peel and then mash using milk and butter to get a spreadable consistency. Slice the brinjal into thin roundrels, shallow fry them and keep aside. Into a wok, saute the garlic paste, onions and chillies for 2-3minutes. Also add the sugar while sauteeing the onions. Then add tomato chilly sauce, soya sauce,white pepper powder and tomato puree and bring to a light simmer. Tip in the corn flour mixture and cook for a minute or two. Then add the spring onions, lightly toss them in the sauce. Taste and check for seasoning, add salt only if required.Remove from the flame and keep aside. Into a greased baking dish, firstly layer the potato, then arrange the fried brinjals and then top with tomato sauce. Repeat the layers and lastly grate the processed cheese and bake for 20minutes at 120C.