Ingredients

• 1 - large seedless brinjal
• 1 tbsp - fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 2 cups - thick fresh curd
• 1/2 cup - thin cream or milk
• 1 tsp - sugar, powdered
• 1 tsp - cumin seed, powdered
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 2-3 pinches - black salt
• 1 tsp - green all-purpose chutney
• 1 tsp - tamarind chutney

How to Make Baingan Raita

• Prick brinjal all over with a fork or skewer.
• Either direct roast over gas flame or in an oven, till soft.
• Allow to cool and chop finely.
• Beat the curd, till smooth.
• Beat in milk.
• Add all the other ingredients except some coriander.
• Fold in the chopped brinjals, gently mixing.
• Chill in a large serving bowl.
• Garnish with the remaining coriander.
• Serve chilled as an accompaniment.