Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbs
Brinjal: 1 sliced about ½ inch thick
Large onion: 2 sliced
Ribbed guard (Touri): 500gm, cut into large chunks
Bell peppers (red / yellow): Sliced and without seeds
Tomatoes: 4 chopped
Garlic cloves: 5 chopped.
Herbs: Basil or coriander or oregano or parsley.
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: ground and powder.
Preheat the oven to 200 degree. Lightly coat the oven dish with olive oil. Now layer the brinjal, onion, touri, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper and garlic cloves. You may add more seasonal vegetables of your choice.
Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake this mix for ½ hour, pressing down vegetables with spatula until tender. You may use lightly greased non stick pan and simmer the vegetables for 20 min. Garnish with herbs and serve it.
A low calorie high fiber meal. This dish can be taken with bran roti, brown rice or multigrain bread. It will help to keep full longer and has vegetables with low glycemic index.
