Baingan khatta mitha

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Total Time:
15-30 minutes
Serves: 4
Nutrition facts:

240 calories, 9 grams fat

Cuisine: Indian Recipe
Technique: Stewed Recipe
Difficulty: Medium

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Ingredients

  • 300 g - brinjal
  • 4 tsp - oil
  • 2 tsp - sugar
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • tamarind, the size of a lemon
  • 1 - 2 tsp - coriander powder
  • 1 - 2 tsp - jeera powder
  • 10 - 20 - curry leaves
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp - red chilli powder, freshly crushed

How to Make Baingan khatta mitha

  • Cut the brinjals lengthwise, with a thickness of 1 inch. Heat 2 tsps of oil in a pan and fry them till they are cooked. Remove and keep aside.
  • Remove the excess oil, retaining just 2 tsps.
  • Add mustard seeds, a pinch of turmeric, freshly roasted and crushed jeera, coriander and red chilli powder. Stir well.
  • Then add the sugar, the tamarind pulp and salt.
  • Check the seasonings and adjust, if necessary, to your taste.
  • Add the brinjal and a little water.
  • Cook for 3 - 4 minutes on low heat so that the gravy is incorporated well with the brinjal. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes to cool.
  • Serve it as a side dish along with rice or roti.

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