Bhaingan Bhatinda

Ingredients 

• 12-14 brinjals
• 2 tablespoons onions
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 6-8 cloves
• 4-5 green cardamoms
• 15-20 black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoons ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 green chillies, broken
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamoms, black peppercorns in a non-stick pan.
2. Cool and coarsely grind. Slit the brinjals and soak them in water with ½ tsp turmeric powder.
3. Slice the onions. Heat oil in a non-stick kadai, add onions and sauté till golden brown. Add ginger paste, garlic paste and sauté till fragrant.
4. Add red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, salt and mix well.
5. Add brinjals, green chillies and mix. Add a little water and mix. Cover and cook till brinjals are done.
6. Add the ground masala, remaining garam masala powder, coriander leaves and mix well. Serve hot.

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