Achari Baingan
Serves 4
20 mins prep
30 mins cook
50 mins total
A spicy and flavorful brinjal curry that's a must-try! This Achari Baingan is made with fried brinjals and a mix of aromatic spices, including kalonji, fennel, and cumin, cooked in mustard oil with an assortment of herbs and spices, and finished with a dollop of curd for richness.
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1: Fry the slit brinjals in oil until golden and tender. 2: Remove the brinjal and add the mustard oil to the pan. Add the whole spices. 3: Cook until aromatic. 4: Add the chopped garlic, ginger and sauté until golden brown. 5: Add the halved red chillies. 6: Add the chopped onions and cook until golden brown. 7: Add the powdered spices, salt and chopped tomatoes. Cook until soft and mushy. 8: Simmer the gravy and add the curd. Mix and cook well until the oil starts separating. 9: Finish with the pickle, brinjal and kasoori methi, add the water and simmer until thick in consistency. 10: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.