Method
- Parboil potatoes, slit them into very thin slices, keep aside.
- Cut capsicum and tomatoes into very thin slices, keep aside.
- Slit brinjals in half lengthwise. Remove stems.
- Sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Apply a little butter to your palms.
- Rub gently with hand to coat all over with butter,salt and pepper.
- Keep aside for 5-7 minutes.
For pouring sauce:
- Mix all ingredients in a heavy deep pan.
- Cook, stirring conitnuously, till a thick creamy sauce is obtained.
- Keep aside.
To proceed:
- Place one slice of brinjal.
- Arrange slices of tomato, capsicum, potato over it.
- Sprinkle salt, chilli powder and a little cheese.
- Repeat for all brinjals.
- Tie each with some twine, arrange in an ovenproof shallow dish.
- Bake in hot oven (250oC) for 5 minutes or till tender.
- Carefully remove strings.
- Pour sauce over brinjals, saving some for garnishing.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese all over.
- Bake again in hot oven at same temperature till cheese has melted.
To serve:
- Pick out one brinjal in individual plate.
- Pour some of the sauce over it.
- Accompany with a slice of wheat bread and garlic butter.
- Serve immediately.
Making time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6 hotdogs
Shelflife: After pouring sauce, can be refrigerated for 4-5 hours.
After final baking, serve fresh.
Nutritive values per hot dog
Protein: 11.2gms
Fat:17.32gms
Minerals: 2.22gms
Fiber: 1.44gms
Carbohydrate: 17.8gms
Energy:271.2kcal