Khatte Baingan

Name: Khatte Baingan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 500 g brinjal; 1 tbsp oil; 1.5 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp ginger; 0.5 cup onion; 0.5 tsp garlic; 1 cup tomatoes; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp red chili powder; salt; 3 green chili peppers; 0.5 cup coriander

Oven-baked aubergine, tomatoes and coriander, warmed with cumin and ginger, a South Asian side dish. It's finished with green coriander.

20 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Wash and wipe brinja; slit lengthwise and smear with oil. Bake in hot oven/microwave till tender but does not loose shape.
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil and zeera. When it sputters add ginger, onion and garlic. Stir fry the onions till light brown. Add tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder and salt. Sauté till it starts sticking to pan. Lower flame. Add brinjal and green chilies, turn around till well coated.
3
Add 1/2 cup water and simmer for 3 minutes. Garnish with green coriander.
3 min