How to make Dahi Baingan -
Fried brinjals cooked with yogurt.
This recipe is from the book Cooking with Olive Oil.
Main Ingredients : Brinjals (बैंगन), Yogurt (दही)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Dahi Baingan Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Dahi Baingan Recipe
Brinjals 6-8 long
Yogurt
Yogurt 2 cup
Salt to taste
Olive oil 2 tablespo
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Green cardamom 3-4
Fennel seed (saunf) powder 1 tablespoon
Dry ginger powder (soonth) 1/2 tablespoon
Kashmiri red chilli powder 2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Wash and cut brinjals into quarters lengthways and keep in water till further use. Whisk yogurt and salt together.
Step 2
Heat sufficient olive oil in a kadai (wok). Drain, pat dry and deep-fry brinjals till light brown. Drain and place on an absorbent paper. Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a pan.
Step 3
Add asafoetida and green cardamoms. Stir-fry briefly and immediately add the whisked yogurt. Stir in fennel powder, dry ginger powder and Kashmiri red chilli powder.
Step 4
Cook on medium heat for two to three minutes and add fried brinjals. Reduce heat and cook covered for three to four minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 684 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 32.8 gm
Protein : 22 gm
Fat : 51.9 gm
Other : Fiber- 26.7gm
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