How to make Dahi Baingan - Fried brinjals cooked with yogurt.
This recipe is from the book Cooking with Olive Oil.
Main Ingredients : Brinjals (बैंगन), Yogurt (दही)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
Dahi Baingan 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.
For more recipes related to Dahi Baingan checkout Bharli Vangi, Eggplant Chilli Garlic, Achari Baingan, Baingan Bharta . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Chinese Sizzler, Ennai Kathrikai, Kadai Vegetables, Tendlya Butti.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Dahi Baingan Recipe
Brinjals 6-8 long
Yogurt
Yogurt 2 cup
Salt to taste
Olive oil 2 tablespo
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Green cardamom 3-4
Fennel seed (saunf) powder 1 tablespoon
Dry ginger powder (soonth) 1/2 tablespoon
Kashmiri red chilli powder 2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Wash and cut brinjals into quarters lengthways and keep in water till further use. Whisk yogurt and salt together.
Step 2
Heat sufficient olive oil in a kadai (wok). Drain, pat dry and deep-fry brinjals till light brown. Drain and place on an absorbent paper. Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a pan.
Step 3
Add asafoetida and green cardamoms. Stir-fry briefly and immediately add the whisked yogurt. Stir in fennel powder, dry ginger powder and Kashmiri red chilli powder.
Step 4
Cook on medium heat for two to three minutes and add fried brinjals. Reduce heat and cook covered for three to four minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
