Achari Baingan

Ingredients list for Achari Baingan

• 1/2 Baby Brinjals
• 2-3 tablespoons Onions
• 2 medium Onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Onion seeds (kalonji)
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons Coriander powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dry mango powder (amchur)

Method

1. Cut the brinjals into four vertical pieces along with their stems. Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
2. Roughly chop onions and add to pan. Sauté till soft.
3. Combine mustard seeds, methi dana, fennel seeds, cumin seeds and onion seeds in a grinder jar. Grind coarsely.
4. Add brinjal pieces to pan and toss to mix. Add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well.
5. Add a little water, cover and cook till brinjals are soft.Add a little more water and mix well.
6. Cover again and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add red chilli powder and mix well.
7. Add coriander powder and the ground powder. Mix well and add a little water. Mix again.
8. Add a little more water and mix again. Add amchur and mix well.
9. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Serve hot.

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