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Bhagara Baingan

bhagara baingan

Ingredients

  • - 250 gm: Baingans of the small variety
  • - 1/2cup: Onions-finely chopped
  • - ½ tsp: Garlic paste
  • - ½ tsp: Ginger paste
  • - 1/4cup: Grated dry coconut
  • - 2 tsp: Tamarind paste or to taste
  • - 1 tbsp: Coriander seeds-roasted
  • - 2 tsp: Cumin, roasted
  • - 2 tsp: Sesame seeds, roasted
  • - 1/4tsp: Turmeric
  • - 1/2tsp: Powdered red pepper
  • - 7-8 : Curry leaves
  • - 1 tbsp: Hara dhania for garnish
  • - 1/4cup: Oil
  • - Oil for deep frying
  • - 2 tsp: Salt or to taste

Method

  • - Slit the baingans and deep fry over high heat, till glossy and a little tender.
  • - Remove from oil and keep aside.
  • - Grind the coconut and the roasted coriander, cumin and sesame seeds together, using a little water if need be.
  • - Heat the 1/4cup of oil and sauté the onions, ginger and garlic till onions are soft and a little transparent. Add curry leaves and turn around, then the ground mixture and sauté till the fat separates.
  • - Add the tamarind paste, salt, turmeric, red pepper and mix well, and then add the baingans. Turn around a few times.
  • - Add about a quarter of a cup of water.
  • - Bring to a boil and simmer and cover for about 5 minutes.
  • - Serve hot garnished with the hara dhania.