I would have but wanted my other family members to try so had to send them in separate containers with a note to put in the oven for few mins. Everybody loved it. Will definitely try again.

Yes tried cooking Bharva Baingan. Very nice except instead of steaming I cooked very small chopped tomatoes and red pepper until soft and added baingan and cooked in slow cooker. Added less than 1/4 cup water as it cooked with tomatoes. I used barboiled brown rice with mung beans and cooked in rice cooker. Next time will use very little oil to give uumh

Excellent explanation. I am going to boil it just now. Thanks a lot. I used to buy Tarla Dalal books when I used to come for holidays in India.