Hyderabadi Bagara Baingan Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Slit 6 brinjals and soak in salt water to prevent discoloration.

step 2

• STEP 1.Into a preheated pan add 3 tbsp peanuts, 3 tbsp sesame seeds and roast for a minute.

step 3

• STEP 1.Place the roasted nuts and seeds into the small grinding jar of the mixer grinder along with ¼ cup freshly grated coconut,½ cup warm water. Blend to make a smooth paste. Empty into a bowl and keep aside.

step 4

• STEP 1.Into the grinding jar add 1 roughly chopped onion, 1 inch ginger chopped, 12 cloves garlic, 2 green chillies chopped and ¼ cup warm water to make a smooth paste. Keep aside.

step 5

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan add 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves and 1 inch cinnamon. To this add the onion , ginger garlic paste and saute for about a minute.

step 6

• STEP 1.Then add ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1 cup tamarind water. Mix well and then add the peanut sesame paste.

step 7

• STEP 1.Stir all the ingredients together to mix well. Add water to adjust the consistency and salt to taste. Bring to a brisk boil for 3 to 4minutes.

step 8

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan, add 2 tbsp oil, add the 6 slit soaked brinjals and salt to taste. Fry on medium heat till the brinjals are cooked stirring intermittently to ensure even browning.

step 9

• STEP 1.Spoon the gravy masala into a serving bowl and add the fried roasted brinjals to the gravy.

step 10

• STEP 1.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.