Bagharay Baigan Gravy

1   INGREDIENTS

• Brinjal(small round ones) 1 kg
• Salt as per taste
• Onion 1 large
• Coconut Powder 4 tbsp
• Peanuts 4 tbsp
• Poppy Seeds 2 tbsp
• Sesame Seeds 2 tbsp
• Whole Coriander 2 tbsp
• Cumin Seeds 1 tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
• Ingredients for Gravy:
• Raw Onions(ground) 2 medium
• Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
• Salt as per taste
• Whole Red Chillies 6-8
• Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
• Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek Seeds 1/2 tsp
• Nigella Seeds 1/2 tsp
• Curry Leaves a few
• Whole Green Chillies 2-3
• Coriander Powder 1 tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder 1 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
• Tamarind Pulp 1 cup
• Dalda Cooking Oil 1 cup
• Garnish:
• Curry Leaves a few
• Green chillies 3-4

2   COOKING DIRECTIONS

1. On a griddle,roast peanuts with poppy seeds,sesame seeds,coriander and cumin on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

2. Pierce the onion onto a fork or knife and roast it over a direct for 5-7 minutes until the peel turns black.
3. Peel the onion and grind it with the roasted spices,salt, red chilli powder,coconut and turmeric to make a paste.
4. Wash and brinjals and make a crosscut at the back for stuffing.
5. Put a pinch of salt in the crosscut and stuff the ground paste into each brinjal.Tightly Close by pressing with both hands and keep aside.

6. Method for Gravy:

7. In a pot,heat Dalda Cooking Oil on medium heat for 2-3 minutes and add all the whole spices.
8. When they pop,add ground onion and fry till slightly golden.
9. Add the remaining spices and stir well,sprinkling a little water form time to time.
10. When oil begins to separate from the spices,add the brinjal and 1/2 cup water.
11. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.Then add tamarind and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes.Dish out and garnish.
12. Serve with boiled rice as a main dish or with daal and rice as a side dish.

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1. what is nigella seeds ? please reply me on shanaazpasha@yahoo.com

   on Aug 20 2009 12:35PM Report Abuse Guest

2. do i grind just the black skin or the whole onion. when you say stutt the aubergine, do i cut it open at the back, i dont understand.

   on Apr 5 2009 5:30PM Report Abuse DEBORAHKNIGHT20

3. i had seen this recipe on tv long time ago...i was happy to see on ur website ....i tried this & loved it immenesly...wonderful

   on Feb 20 2009 3:31AM Report Abuse Guest