Bagara Baingan - (Eggplant Curry - Hyderabadi Style)

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Bagara Baingan - (Eggplant Curry - Hyderabadi Style)

#cc2022 #week2 - This is a signature dish of Hyderabad and is traditionally served with Dum Biryani. It is a great party recipe and is mandatory in every special occasions. In this recipe, baby eggplants are either deep fried or shallow fried and cooked in a rich gravy of peanuts, coconut and sesame seeds.

Ingredient

Food ration :

3-4 servings

Cooking time :

20-25 minutes

baby eggplants, slit, washed and drained

4 tbsp.

oil

2 tbsp.

peanuts

1 tbsp.

sesame seeds

2 tbsp.

fresh grated coconut

1 tbsp.

coriander seeds

1 tsp.

cumin seeds

large onion, chopped

1-2 sprigs

curry leaves

1 tbsp.

ginger-garlic paste

as per taste

salt

1/2 tsp.

turmeric powder

1 tbsp.

red chili powder

1 tsp.

tamarind paste

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Wipe the eggplants well and make two slits in each. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan and fry them till light brown. Drain and keep aside.

* Step 2

Dry roast the coconut, sesame seeds, peanuts, coriander seeds and cumin seeds till light golden in colour. Cool and grind into a paste by adding some water. Keep aside.

* Step 3

Heat remaining oil and sauté the onion and curry leaves till light brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder and red chili powder mixed with some water. Sauté till the oil separates.