How to make North Indian Brinjal Pickle -
A tasty,spicy and easy to make brinjal picke.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Small brinjals (छोटे बैंगन), Vinegar (विनेगर)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Pickles, Jams and Chutneys
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North Indian Brinjal Pickle 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 : Tangy
Ingredients for North Indian Brinjal Pickle Recipe
Small brinjals cut into ½ inch thick round slices 10-15
Vinegar 1/2 cup
Jaggery (gur) grated 2 tablespoons
Oil 1 cup
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 2 tablespoons
For paste
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garlic 8 cloves
Red chilli powder 1/4 cup
Vinegar 2 tablespoons
For powder
Mustard seeds roasted and powdered 1 1/2 tablespoons
Black peppercorns roasted and powdered 10-12
Cloves roasted and powdered 5
Cinnamon roasted and powdered 1 inch stick
Green cardamoms roasted and powdered 6
Method
Step 1
Soak jaggery in vinegar and dissolve it completely. Grind together ginger, garlic, red chilli powder and vinegar to a smooth paste.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan. Add the ground paste, turmeric powder and sauté for a minute or two.
Step 3
Add brinjal pieces, salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and stir in between until brinjal becomes soft
Step 4
Add the jaggery solution and sauté till the moisture evaporates.
Step 5
Add mustard powder, black pepper powder, cloves powder, cinnamon powder and green cardamoms powder and mix well.
Step 6
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Step 7
Store in a dry jar or bottle and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2131 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 51.3 gm
Protein : 10.1 gm
Fat : 209.3 gm
Other : Fiber- 21.2gm
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