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Baingan Wadi Ki Sabzi

Baingan Wadi Ki Sabzi is a traditional North Indian dish that combines tender eggplant (baingan) with spicy lentil dumplings (wadi) in a rich, aromatic curry. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main IngredientsBrinjals, Urad dal wadi
CuisinePunjabi
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time31-40 minutes
Cook time31-40 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingModerate
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 2 large brinjals
  • 1 large urad dal wadi
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 1 inch ginger piece 
  • 4-5 green chillies
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves 
  • 3 tablespoons mustard oil
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Method

  1. Wash, remove stem and finely chop brinjals. Keep in sufficient water to prevent discolouration. Wash and finely chop tomatoes.
  2. Peel, wash and finely chop ginger. Remove stems, wash and finely chop green chillies. Clean, wash and finely chop coriander leaves.
  3. Heat oil in kadai. Add urad dal wadi broken in small pieces. Cook till golden brown. Drain and keep aside. In the same oil, add fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder.
  4. Stir well briefly and add tomatoes. Cook till oil separates. Add drained brinjal pieces, fried wadi, salt to taste and garam masala powder. Cover and cook on low heat for about ten minutes. Remove cover and continue to cook for another one or two minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Serve garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition Info

Calories471
Carbohydrates65.4
Protein25.85
Fat11.8
Other Fiber2.55
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