BAGAARE BAINGAN/ FRIED BRINJAL GRAVY

Bagaare Baingan is a very popular Brinjal delicacy. It is made in several different ways. This is one method of making it. Another variation of this Khatte baingan is also very popular and is a must have with Biryani.

Ingredients

12 to 14 small Brinjals
3 tbsp oil
1 onion chopped
½ tbsp garlic paste
½ tbsp ginger paste
2 tomatoes deseeded and made into a paste
½ tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp salt
4 tbsp coconut paste
3 tbsp coriander leaves
Oil for frying

Method

First take the Brinjals, remove the stem and cut each into 4 pieces. Wash and pat dry with a towel, and deep fry in oil till they turn soft. Once done, transfer this to a plate and set aside. Then heat oil in a pan, add onions and sauté till they turn golden. Then add garlic paste, ginger paste and sauté till the raw smell goes. Then add tomato paste, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook till oil starts separating. Then add coconut paste dissolved in ½ cup of water, coriander leaves and fried Brinjals. Stir well and bring it to a boil. Then reduce heat, close a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot.