Achaari Baingan

Achaari Baingan is eggplant pickled with the spices.This recipe is adapted from Nita Mehta’s cook book.This tastes great with roti.

Ingredients

1. Brinjal(Aubergine) – 6
2. Tomatoes (finely chopped) – 3
3. Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp
4. Curry leaves – 15
5. Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
6. Red chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
7. Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
8. Asafoetida(hing) –a pinch
9. Fennel seeds(saunf) – 1 tsp
10. Onion seeds (Kalonji) – 1/2 tsp
11. Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) – 1/2 tsp
12. Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
13. Salt- 1 tsp
14. Oil

Preparation

1. Cut brinjal into half lengthwise and then into 1 “ pieces.Deep fry till light brown.
2. Heat oil in a pan .Add ginger-garlic paste,curry leaves and fry for a minute.
3. Add asafoetida,fennel seeds,kalonji,fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds.stir till fenugreek seeds turns brown.
4. Add turmeric powder,chilly powder,coriander powder and salt.Stir for 30 seconds.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and stir for about 7-8 minutes or till oil separates.
6. Add fried brinjals.Sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt and stir gently on slow fire for a few minutes till well mixed.
7. Serve hot with rotis.