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Aubergines in Yogurt Curry

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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Aubergines in Yogurt Curry

A curry in a hurry, yet simple and delicious. Ingredients: 2 medium size aubergines/eggplants/brinjals; thinly sliced, Salt and red chilli powder to taste, Oil for frying. For the sauce- 2 cups of yogurt, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2-3 tsp sugar, 4-5 cloves, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1-2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Ghee for tempering. Method: Heat oil in a frying pan [...]

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Vangi Bhath (Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant Rice)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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Vangi Bhath (Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant Rice)

An Indian rice recipe from the part of Maharashtra. ‘Vangi’ means brinjal, eggplant or aubergine. The rice has a subtle flavor of coconut and coriander with some mild spices. Ingredients: 4 medium size vangi (brinjals), halved and then sliced, 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and soaked for 10-15 minutes, 1 onion; halved and sliced, 1 green chilli; finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small [...]

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Vangyache Kaap (Brinjal fry)

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 big and long brinjal or eggplant (vanga), Besan or gram flour, depending upon the size of the brinjal, Turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt all according to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Cut the brinjal into medium thick slices and apply salt to them. Keep aside for 5-10 minutes so that they leave some water. In a plate, mix [...]

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Baingan Bharta (Method 2)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 big baingan(eggplant), 1/2 cup thick curd, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 tbsp groundnut powder, 1 tsp finely chopped green chilli, Salt to taste, Chopped coriander to garnish. Method: Cook the baingan(eggplant) either on the stove or if you do no like the smoky smell cook it in the microwave after piercing with a fork until done. You can also roast it [...]

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Baingan Bharta (Method 1)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 big baingan(eggplant), 1 tbsp. oil 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large tomato, finely chopped, 2 tbsp whole groundnuts, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp. red chilli powder, 1 tsp. salt or to taste Chopped coriander Method: Cook the baingan(eggplant) either on the stove or if you do no like the smoky smell cook it in the microwave after piercing with a fork until [...]

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Spicy Baingan Sukha (Dry Eggplant)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

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Ingredients: 250 gms small baingan(eggplant), 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp jeera powder(cumin powder), 3/4 tsp garam masala, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Grind to paste- 2 tbsp desicated coconut(fresh or dry), 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, 1 small green chilli, deseeded, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves + 2 tbsp to garnish. Water. Method: Wash the [...]

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