Baigare Baigan

Deep fried brinjals cooked in a mixture of Spices and onions

Ingredients

1 small brinjal (eggplant)

2 small onions

2 tbsp. coconut

4-5 garlic coves

1 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. turmeric

2-3 curry leaves

1 tsp. Mustard seeds

1 cup tamarind juice

3-4 split green chilies

1/2 tsp. sugar

Salt according to taste

Coriander leaves,chopped for garnish

4-5 tbsp. ghee (clarified butter) or cooking oil

Method

1.Cut the eggplant into quarters and fry them in oil till well browned.
2.Drain and keep it aside.
3.Blend into a smooth paste the onions, garlic, ginger ,and coconut. Heat the oil and fry the mixture till browned.
4.Now add the turmeric, mustard, curry leaves and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes.
5.Add the tamarind juice, the fried eggplant, the green chilies, sugar, some water and salt to taste.
6.Simmer till gravy thickens. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.