Baingan Masala

Ingredients

• 8 Nos ‏Brinjal (small)
• 2 Nos ‏Onion (medium)
• 2 Nos ‏Green Chilly
• 1 teaspoon ‏Cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon ‏Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ‏Chilly powder
• 1 teaspoon ‏Cumin powder
• 2 teaspoon ‏Coriander powder
• 2 teaspoon ‏Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 Nos ‏Tomatoes (medium)
• 2 tablesoon ‏Fresh cream
• 1/2 cp ‏Coriander
• 2 tablespoon ‏Oil
• As per taste ‏Salt

Baingan cooked in light masala along with fresh cream makes it a delicacy.

Directions

Preparation

1. Cut brinjals into 1 inch cubes.
2. Finely chop onion and tomatoes.
3. Slit green chilies into half.
4. Finely chop coriander.

Method

1. Heat oil in kadai and add cumin seed. Let it crackle.
2. Add onion and saute till light brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric and cumin powder along with half cup of water. Cook for 2 mins on medium flame, stirring continuously.
4. Add tomatoes and salt. Cover and cook on slow flame till the tomatoes are soft and oil leaves the masala.
5. Add brinjals and 1/2 cup of water. Cook on slow flame till the brinjals are soft & properly cooked.
6. Add fresh cream and mix well.
7. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.