Meena's Taste Mantra

Aubergine Wraps - A lovely Appetizer!

I had tasted these lovely Aubergine Wraps at a formal gathering and always thought we needed to prepare the Brinjals either in a microwave | oven. When I mentioned about this to Amma, she was too keen to try it out in her own way and this came out so delightful and delicious! Our OTG at home is a sleeping partner as Amma is somewhat averse to the notion of baking! I hope this changes so that we can try out many more lovely recipes using this method of cooking too!

I guess all you need is a bit of imagination and loads of initiative then anything is possible! Amma surprised me with this beautiful platter and I was totally stunned at the finesse! Appa loved these and was very curious as to how Amma had made them and wanted to know the Method!

INGREDIENTS

4 Brinjal | Aubergine | Eggplant, slices

Olive Oil, for brushing Brinjal slices

Pudina | Mint Leaves, for garnish

Toothpick

For Filling

1/2 tsp Olive Oil

1/4 th Green Bell Pepper, julienne

1/4 th Red Bell Pepper, julienne

1/4 th Yellow Bell Pepper. julienne

1/2 Onion, small, thinly sliced

Oregano Flakes | To taste

Basil Flakes | To Taste

Chilli Flakes | To Taste

Salt | To taste

1 tblsp Parmesan Cheese, grated

METHOD

Preparing the Brinjal

Slice Brinjals length wise to thin uniform strips. The long shaped brinjals will be the best for this.
Brush Olive oil on both sides.
On a grill, gently cook both sides for about a minute till the brinjals are done and become soft. Ensure they do not burn.

For Filling

In a non stick pan, heat oil and saute onion for a minute.
Add the bell peppers, salt, oregano, basil and chilli flakes. Toss and switch off the gas.
Transfer the bell pepper mix to a bowl and add Parmesan Cheese. Gently mix.

Preparing Aubergine Wraps

Place a sauteed Brinjal slice on a flat surface. Place a bit of the filling towards the tip of the slice and gently roll it up.
Secure the edge with a toothpick.
Prepare remaining wraps.
Garnish with Mint leaves.
Serve with any dip | Tomato Sauce.

We relished this delightful Aubergine Wraps with Tomato Sauce. A great Appetizer and a healthy Snack!

We have used:

1. Keya's Oregano

2. Keya's Basil

3. Keya's Chilli Flakes

4. Kodai Parmesan Cheese

5. Borges Olive Oil Light

6. Kissan Tomato Sauce

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.