Masala Baingan
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Masala Baingan, a delightful Indian dish featuring tender brinjals cooked in a spiced gravy. This dish combines brinjals with a blend of onions, tomatoes, and a medley of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. The eggplants absorb the flavourful gravy, making each bite a burst of deliciousness. Perfect with roti, naan, or rice, Masala Baingan offers a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy this classic dish, bringing the vibrant taste of spiced eggplants to your table.
Equipment
- Iron Wok
- Spatula
- Bowl
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Groundnut
- 1 tbsp Corriander Seeds
- 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 3 tbsp Dry Coconut Powder
- 2 nos Cinnamon
- 4 nos Kashmiri Red Chilli
- 2 no Tamarind
- 250 gms Brinjal
- 4 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 nos Bay Leaf
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 2 nos Chopped Onions
- 10 nos Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- 2 glass Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Jaggery
- 1 bunch Chopped Corriander Leaves
Instructions
- Take iron wok and roast ¼ cup Groundnut in it on low flame. When its crunchy collect in a plate.
- Now roast 1 tbsp Corriander Seeds, 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 3 tbsp Dry Coconut Powder, 2 nos Cinnamon, 4 nos Kashmiri Red Chilli, and 2 no Tamarind. Roast them for 3 minutes and collect in a plate and let it cool down.
- Mixer grind Roasted groundnut to coarse powder and Mixer grind all of the roasted spices to fine powder.
- Now take 250 gms Brinjal and wash it. Make two cuts from top leaving the bottom side. Check if the inside is clean and insect free.
- Take Iron Wok and heat 4 tbsp Oil. Fry brinjals on medium flame until its half cooked. It took 5 minutes. Collect in a plate.
- Now in the heated oil add 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, 2 nos Bay Leaf, ¼ tsp Asafoetida, 1 tsp Garlic Paste, and 1 tbsp Ginger Paste. Fry them for a minute.
- Now add 2 nos Chopped Onions and 10 nos Curry leavesroast on high flame until onions turns to golden colour.
- Now add 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, and ½ tsp Garam Masala. Mix it thoroughly.
- Now add grinded spices and groundnut powder and mix it for 3 minutes on low flame.
- Now add 2 glass Water and mix it. Heat it until it gets a boil on high flame.
- Now add 1 tsp Salt and 1 tsp Jaggery. Mix it and cook for 5 minutes
- Now add the fried brinjals and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the flame, add 1 bunch Chopped Corriander Leaves and mix it. Transfer to a bowl. Baingan Masala is ready.
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Notes
Serve after it cools down with Roti or Rice.