Description
Achari Baingan is a flavorful Indian dish that combines eggplant with aromatic pickling spices, creating a delicious and tangy flavor profile. This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy eggplant in a unique and tasty way.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Achari Baingan:
- 500 g eggplant
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp nigella seeds
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 3 small tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 3 tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- fresh coriander (chopped)
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant: Slice the eggplant into circles about 1 cm thick.
- Roast the eggplant: Heat a pan, drizzle with oil, and char the eggplant slices on both sides. Set aside.
- Prepare the spice mix: In a pot, heat oil and add nigella, cumin, fennel, and fenugreek seeds. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and spices: Add sliced tomatoes, spices, and salt. Cook until tomatoes break down.
- Cook the masala: Stir in cumin powder, red chili, coriander powder, and turmeric. Cook until a masala forms.
- Incorporate eggplant: Add the roasted eggplant to the pot with a splash of water. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with garam masala and fresh coriander before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Achari Baingan, Eggplant Recipe, Indian Spices
