About
The Small Baingan Recipe, also known as 'Bharwa Baingan' or 'Stuffed Brinjal', is an Indian delicacy known for its rich and aromatic flavors. Small eggplants are stuffed with a mixture of spices and then sautéed in oil till they're perfectly cooked. It's a popular dish across many parts of India, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. This dish is best enjoyed with a side of roti or steamed rice.
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Recipe
Ingredients
small baingan (eggplant)
500g
oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
pinch asafoetida
1
onions, finely chopped
2
ginger
1 tablespoon
garlic paste
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chili powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon
tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Wash the baingan and slit them, keeping the stem intact.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin and mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add asafoetida.
Step 3:
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes away.
Step 4:
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt, and tamarind pulp. Cook until the spices blend well.
Step 5:
Stuff the spice mixture into the baingan.
Step 6:
In the same pan, arrange the stuffed baingan. Cover and cook on a low flame till the baingan are soft and thoroughly cooked.
Step 7:
Serve hot with roti or rice.
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