Brinjal Paneer Hot Dogs

Ingredients

6 long firm healthy brinjals
1/2 cup paneer grated
1/2 cup processed cheese grated
1 potato
1 capsicum 1 tomato
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1/4 tsp. chilli powder
salt to taste
1 tsp. butter

Method
1. Parboil potatoes, slit them into very thin slices, keep aside. Cut capsicum and
tomatoes into very thin slices, keep aside.
2. Slit brinjals in half lengthwise. Remove stems. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
3. 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 continuously, 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.