baghara baingan

spice stuffed eggplants

Ingredients

1 small brinjal (eggplant)

2 small onions

2 tbsp. coconut

4-5 garlic coves

1 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. turmeric

2-3 curry leaves

1 tsp. Mustard seeds

1 cup tamarind juice

3-4 split green chilies

1/2 tsp. sugar

Salt according to taste

Coriander leaves,chopped for garnish

4-5 tbsp. ghee (clarified butter) or cooking oil

Method

1. Cut the eggplant into quarters and fry them in oil till well browned.
2. Drain and keep it aside.
3. Blend into a smooth paste the onions, garlic, ginger ,and coconut. Heat the oil and fry the mixture till browned.
4. Now add the turmeric, mustard, curry leaves and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the tamarind juice, the fried eggplant, the green chilies, sugar, some water and salt to taste.
6. Simmer till gravy thickens. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.