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Let's be honest, stuffed vegetables—like the classic Bharwan Baigan 🍆 and Aloo 🥔—are an absolute dream, but the slow, patient cooking is usually a weekend-only affair. What if I told you I’ve cracked the code to getting those perfectly spiced, tender aaloo (potato) and smoky baigan (eggplant) stuffed with savory pyaz (onion) 🧅 on your plate in a flash? And that also with less oil, means health and taste together 😀. Say hello to your new weeknight hero: the Microwave Stuffed Vegetable miracle. Forget the hour-long simmer; this recipe delivers authentic, slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time, proving your microwave is a total powerhouse for traditional Indian cooking!
Is there anything more comforting than a plate of rich, warmly spiced Bharwan Sabzi? For me, the combination of melt-in-your-mouth baigan (eggplant) and soft, earthy aaloo (potato), bursting with a pungent pyaz (onion) and masala stuffing, is pure soul food. But sometimes, life calls for that comfort fast. That’s why I was determined to develop a recipe that honors the deep, complex flavor of this classic dish while using the ultimate shortcut appliance: the microwave. Get ready to transform your humble microwave into a speedy spice oven that delivers perfectly tender, unbelievably flavorful stuffed vegetables in minutes!
So there you have it! Who knew your microwave could be the secret weapon for authentic, deeply satisfying Indian cuisine? This Stuffed Aloo and Baigan recipe proves you don't need a heavy kadhai, so much oil or hours over the stove to achieve that perfect blend of spices, tender vegetables, and savory Pyaz filling. Go ahead, give this recipe a whirl tonight and reclaim your weeknight dinner hour. Cooking delicious, wholesome food shouldn't be a struggle, and this recipe is proof that modern appliances can work wonders with traditional techniques. Keep this recipe handy, and your next favorite dinner will always be just minutes away. Don't forget to snap a picture and tag me when you try it—I can’t wait to see your fast-and-flavorful creation! Happy cooking! 🔪😋
Preparation time - 10 minutes
Cooking time in microwave - 8 to 10 minutes
Serves - 2 persons
Ingredients to make Perfectly Cooked, Spiced Indian Stuffed Veggies in Microwave:
1 1/2 tablespoon oil
200 grams baby potato
100 gram small brinjal
2 small onions
For bharwa masala/stuffing:
2 tablespoon roasted and skinless peanuts
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 to 3 spicy green chillies
A hand full of coriander
3 to 4 tablespoon slightly roasted gram flour
Salt to taste
2 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon cumin coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
2 tablespoon powder sugar
2 tablespoon oil
Method to make Perfectly Cooked, Spiced Indian Stuffed Veggies in Microwave:
- First of all wash potatoes and brinjal. Remove skin of potato and onion.
- Make a single cut on both sides of vegetables. Keep them a side.
For stuffing:
- Take peanuts, sesame seeds, green chilies and coriander in a mixture jar. Crush them semi coarse.
- Transfer it in a plate and add all ingredients of stuffing to it. Mix well.
- At last add oil and mix properly.
How to cook:
- Stuff all brinjal with above stuffing carefully and place them in a microwave safe glass bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil in it and stir. Cover with glass plate and cook in microwave for around 3 minutes. Keep a side covered for minimum 5 minutes.
- Same way stuff potatoes and place them on another microwave safe glass bowl. Add one tablespoon oil to it and mix. Cover with glass plate. Cook for minimum 4 minutes and then rest for 5 minutes. Add stuffed onion to it and again cook for 2 minutes covered as onion takes less time in cooking. Rest for 2 minutes. Check all vegetables as they are cooked or not. If not cooked cook for 30 seconds.
- Serve piping hot Perfectly Cooked, Spiced Indian Stuffed Veggies are ready to serve.
- Serve it with Indian bread - phulka roti.
