How to make Baingan Jhol -
Marinated brinjal pieces deep fried and cooked in a Bengali masala.
This recipe is contributed by Member Neha Mukund Kumar.
Main Ingredients : Brinjals (बैंगन), Red chilli powder (लाल मिर्च पावडर )
Cuisine : Fusion
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Baingan Jhol Recipe Card
Hindi: baingan
Also called by names like aubergine and eggplant, this purple hued fleshy vegetable is a versatile thing and fun to cook with. Dish-up a very traditional bharta with it, bake a lasagna with parmesan and eggplant or just fry it for a great accompaniment with dal-chawal, brinjal is versatile. To choose one without seeds, pick the lighter one with a smooth shiny skin.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Baingan Jhol Recipe
Brinjals cut into roundels 4 long
Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Yogurt 4 teaspoons
Gram flour (besan) 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder 11 /2 teaspoons
Garlic 15 cloves
Mustard seeds 4 teaspoons
Tomato 1 medium
Oil 2 tablespo
Onion chopped 1 medium
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Marinate the brinjals with half teaspoon red chilli powder, salt, yogurt, besan, half teaspoon turmeric powder and keep it aside for ten minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile grind garlic, three and half teaspoons mustard seeds and tomato to a fine paste. Heat sufficient oil in a non-stick kadai.
Step 3
Add the brinjals and deep fry them till golden brown in color. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.
Step 4
Heat two tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add remaining mustard seeds and saute till it splutters.
Step 5
Add onions and cook til it turns golden brown in color.
Step 6
Add the mustard and tomato paste and cook till the mixture gets cooked.
Step 7
Add remaining red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt with a cup of water and bring it to boil.
Step 8
Add the fried brinjals and coriander leaves and cook for five minutes.
Step 9
Serve hot with rice.
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