Recipe Description

Achari Baingan

Serving –4 nos
Preparation time – 10 mins
Cooking time – 15 mins

Ingredients                     quantity
Big Brinjal cubes            1 nos
Cumin seed                    1 tsp + 1 tsp
Mustard seed                 1 tsp
Fennel seed                   1 tsp
Fenugreek seed             ½ tsp
Mustard oil                      3-4 tbsp
Hing                                a pinch
Kalonji                             1 tsp
Ginger chopped              1 tsp
Garlic chopped                1 tsp
Green chilli                       3-4 nos
Onion chopped                1 nos
Salt                                   to taste
Red chilli powder              2 tsp
Turmeric powder              ½ tsp
Coriander powder             2 tsp
Dry mango powder           1 tsp
Garam masala                  1 tsp
Apple cider vinegar           1 tsp
Coriander leaves               2 tsp

Method :
1. Heat a deep bottom , add mustard seeds , fennel seeds , fenugreek seeds and dry roast it .
2. In a blender , coarsely grind the roasted mixture , keep it aside .
3. Heat the same pan , add mustard oil , hing , cumin seed , kalonji allow it to splutter .
4. Now add ginger , garlic , green chilli and sauté it for 30 seconds on low flame .
5. Now add chopped onion allow it to cook for 3-4 mins on a slow flame .
6. Now add cube cut brinjals , salt mix it well and cook it for 6-8 mins on a low flame .
7. Once brinjal is almost cooked add red chilli powder ,turmeric powder , dry mango powder , garam masala , mix it well for about 2 mins.
8. Now add grinded masala , mix it well .
9. Cover the lid and cook it for 5 mins and sauté until oil leaves the bottom .
10. Now add apple cider vinegar , coriander leaves , mix it well .
11. Transfer it to serving bowl , garnish with coriander leaves .
12. Serve hot .