Achari Baingan
Serves 420 mins prep30 mins cook
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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What you need
tbsp mustard oil

tsp fennel seed

tsp cumin seed
bay leaf

garlic

in ginger

onion
dried chilli

tsp salt

tsp red chilli

tsp turmeric powder

tsp coriander powder

tomato

cup water

tbsp sweet pickle

brinjal

tsp methi

tbsp fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
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.View original recipe

