South Indian Baingan Bharta

Ingredients list for South Indian Baingan Bharta

• 2 Big Brinjals, Roasted and peeled
• 1/2 cup + for garnishing Scraped coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 3 Dried red chillies, broken
• 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 10-15 Curry leaves
• 6-8 cloves Garlic finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
• to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 3 tablespo for garnish Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped

Method

1. Heat oil in a non stick kadai. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chillies and sauté till fragrant. Add methi dana, curry leaves, garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes or till translucent. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and sauté for ½ minute. Add tamarind paste and mix well.
3. Finely chop brinjal and add. Add salt and mix well. Add ½ cup fresh coconut and 3 tbsps coriander leaves and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with remaining coriander leaves and coconut and serve hot.

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