Baingan bhaji
October 1, 2013

A spicy brinjal curry cooked in a typical marathi style with Kala masala.

Cuisine Maharashtrian
Course Main Course
Serves 4
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 45  minutes
  • Cuisine Maharashtrian
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 4
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Cook Time 45  minutes
Ingredients
brinjals/eggplant (medium size )
3  
water
1   cup
kala masala (goda masala)
1/2   tablespoon
garam masala
1   teaspoon
garlic cloves crushed
3-4  
ground nut powder
4   tablespoon
turmeric powder
1   teaspoon
mustard seeds
1   teaspoon
cumin seeds
1   teaspoon
asafoetida
1   teaspoon
jaggery
1   tablespoon
cooking oil
2   tablespoon
finely chopped coriander leaves
2   tablespoon
Instructions

1. Cut eggplants into small pieces .

2. Add cooking oil to a hot deep pan. Put Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, some turmeric powder (not all),jaggery and asafetida to oil and let it splutter . Add cut eggplants to it and stir it for 2 minutes.

3. Add some more turmeric powder, Kala masala, garam masala, garlic, groundnut powder, and some chopped coriander leaves (not all) and Stir the mixture for 2 to 5 minutes.

4. Now add water and stir.

5. Cover with a lid and keep for 8 - 10 minutes on the medium flame. until the eggplant is cooked. Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve