Brinjal Fry

Ingredients

• Brinjal-1 large &thick
• gram flour- 2 tbsp
• Red chilli powder-3 tbsp
• Turmeric powder1/4 tsp
• Salt-as per taste
• Oil-1/4 cup

Method
Cut the brinjal into thin round slices. Mix chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt thoroughly. Heat the frying pan with the peanut oil. Take one slice of brinjal at a time apply the mixture to both the sides and fry it. Serve it hot with chapatis.

Cashew Besan Burfi

Ingredients:

• Cashew nuts-½ cup
• Sugar-1 cup
• Ghee-¼ cup
• Cardamom powder-½ tsp
• Besan-1 cup
  

Method
Chop the cashew nuts roughly and place in a mixer. Make very coarse powder. Heat the ghee in a pan. Add besan and roast on low flame till the raw smell is lost. Mix in the cashew nuts and transfer to a plate. Heat ½ cup water in the pan and add sugar. Cook thrilling till the sugar dissolves. Boil for 2-3 minutes. Add the besan and nut mixture. Mix well and cook stirring all the timetill the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a broad piece. Stir in the cardamom powder. Pour the mixture in a greased thali. Slap lightly with the back of a greased katori to make the surface smooth. When it is cool and firm, cut into pieces. Cool completely before storing in a container and eat with your friends or family.