Are you in the mood for a mouth-watering Indian meal? Look no further than this authentic baingan masala recipe! Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also bursting with flavour. Shake up your usual dinner routine with this aromatic baingan masala recipe. Follow these straightforward steps and whip up a delectable Indian dish that will be a hit with everyone.
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This dish, known as “Bharli Vangi” in Maharashtra and “Baingan Masala recipe” elsewhere, is made by dry roasting ingredients and cooking them on low heat until the eggplants become soft and flavorful. The dish features a rich gravy filled with various spices and ingredients.
Do you want to amaze your loved ones with your cooking abilities? Give this uncomplicated Baingan Masala recipe a try. This dish is ideal for beginners as it requires only a handful of ingredients and can be prepared quickly.
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How to make Baingan Masala Recipe at home?
Baingan Masala Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Mixer Grinder
Ingredients
- 5-6 No Small Brinjals
- 1 No Chopped Onion
- 1/2 Cup Coconut
- 2 tbsp Peanuts
- Chopped Coriander Leaves
- 1 piece Ginger, 4-5 Cloves of Garlic, 1 Green chilly
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seed powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- Tamarind Pulp
- Salt as per taste
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- Oil for Cooking
Instructions
- Baingan masala ingredients
- Dry roast the coconut until golden brown
- In the same pan, add 1 tsp Oil and fry the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli until golden brown.
- Add the dry roasted coconut to the onions and toss them for a minute.
- Make cross cuts on the bottom of the brinjals and also clean them, keeping the stem intact.
- Add peanuts, dry masalas, and some chopped coriander leaves once the roasted ingredients are warm.
- Transfer it to a jar and add salt as per taste; grind them to a paste (add 1-2 tbsp of water if required)
- Stuff the filling into the brinjals and the remaining stuffing for the gravy.
- Heat a pan and add 2 tbsp of Oil, then add mustard and cumin seeds.
- Add the stuffed brinjals and toss in hot Oil for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add the remaining grounded paste and saute them together.
- Cover and cook for 5 mins.
- After 5 mins, add some hot water to the gravy and let it boil (as per consistency)
- Add salt as required and some chopped coriander leaves, cover and cook for 10 mins.
- After 10 mins, turn over the brinjals and cook for another 10 mins.
- Cook until the brinjals are soft and well cooked.
- Add tamarind pulp and mix it well.
- Add little hot water as per the consistency required.
- Finally, garnish with lots of freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Baigan masala is ready!! Serve them hot with Rotis/ Chapatis.
