LIP-SMACKING ACHARI BAINGAN Filed under ( Dry veg.and Side Dishes )

This recipe will make even those who dislike brinjals, love them, the spices used lend a wonderful taste and aroma, these are heavenly with paranthas or rice.

• Brinjals-250 gms (long variety, washed and sliced)


• Tomatoes-2 pureed


• Ginger paste-1/4 tsp


• Garlic paste-1/2 tsp


• Onion seeds (kalonji)-1/4 tsp


• Aniseed (powdered)-1/2 tsp


• Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp


• Oil for deep frying


• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Pan fry brinjals till golden, drain with a slotted spoon.In the same oil, add cumin seeds, kalonji, and aniseed, let sputter, now add the ginger and garlic and fry till golden, next add the tomato puree+turmeric and cook till masala separates from pan, add the brijals and season, tip in little water and cook till brinjals are soft, your fragrant achari baingan are ready.

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