Baigare Baigan (Spicy Egg Plant)
A North Indian Dish of deep fried brinjals (Egg Plant) cooked in a mixture of spices and onions.

No. of Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 Brinjal
1 Onion
1 tsp. Ginger
5 cloves Garlic
½ tsp Turmeric Powder
½ tsp Mustard Seeds
½ cup Tamarind Juice
½ tsp Sugar
4 Dry Red Chilies
½ tsp Cumin Seeds
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
Salt according to taste
Directions:
  1. Cut brinjal into small pieces. Fry them in oil till well browned. Drain excess oil.
  2. Blend onions, garlic and ginger into a smooth paste.
  3. Heat the oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  4. Add blended mixture and fry the mixture till browned.
  5. Add turmeric, tamarind juice, the green chilies, sugar and some water.
  6. Boil the mixture and add salt and sugar.
  7. Put fried brinjals in the gravy and cook for few minutes.
  8. Garnished with coriander leaves.