Recipe – Eggplant Masala (Baingan)

October 30, 2009 | By sonzy In Recipes, curry |

Another popular Indian dish is the Eggplant Masala. We’re confident you’ll love this tasty treat – it’s ideal before you head off to your usual casino night out or trip to the movies with friends. It can be knocked up very quickly with ingredients close to hand.

Ingredients

1/2 Kg. Small Long-shaped brinjals/eggplants (Baingan – Indian Eggplant)
2 Onions
6 Tomatoes
1 Small Garlic
Whole Black Pepper
Cumin Seeds
Methi (Fenugreek)
Curry Leaves
Oil for frying
1 1/2 Teaspoon Vinegar
Ghee

Method
# Cut Brinjals into Half from the middle.
# Fry the Brinjals in oil.
# Brinjals are not to be fried for long so take them out and keep them aside.
# Take some ghee in a pan and put in Onions, Garlic, Cumin Seeds, Methi(Fenugreek), Curry Leaves, Salt to taste, Black Pepper, Red Chilli Powder, Haldi.
# Fry for 2-3 minutes and put in Brinjals and Tomatoes
# Put in a little of water to make gravy.
# Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
# Add Vinegar to it and keep it for a while before serving.