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Bharwa Baingan

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Step-by-step

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firstly, cut 15 small brinjal marking ‘x’ in the centre.
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soak in water to avoid discolouring.
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to prepare the stuffing, in the pan take 2 tbsp peanuts, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp fennel, ¼ tsp methi and 2 tbsp dry coconut.
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roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
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add 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp garam masala, pinch hing and 1 tsp salt.
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grind to a fine powder without adding water. masala powder is ready.
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stuff the masala into brinjal and reserve the leftover masala.
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in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and roast stuffed brinjal.
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fry and cook until the brinjal is half cooked. keep aside.
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in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp kasuri methi. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
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keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.
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saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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further, add 2 cup tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
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also, add ½ cup curd and continue to cook well.
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now add the leftover masala powder and cook well.
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add in fried brinjal and give a mix.
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also, add 2 cup of water and mix adjusting the consistency as required.
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cover and boil for 10 minutes or until the brinjal is cooked well and the oil separates from the gravy.
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add in 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
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finally, enjoy bharwa baingan recipe with roti or rice.Bharwa Baingan Recipe

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Method 2

  1. firstly, cut the brinjals in an x-shape without taking off the stalk.
  2. soak in water for 10 minutes to avoid discolouring.
  3. meanwhile, prepare masala powder by roasting 2 tbsp peanuts until it turns crisp.
  4. add 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds and ¼ tsp methi.
  5. roast on low flame until spices turn aromatic. cool completely and transfer to mixi.
  6. also add 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp aamchur and ¾ tsp salt.
  7. blend to a fine powder without adding any water.
  8. now stuff in prepared masala powder to brinjal. keep aside.
  9. in a large kadai, heat 3 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf and pinch hing.
  10. add in stuffed brinjal and saute for a minute.
  1. cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes or until its half cooked.
  1. once the brinjal in half cooked, keep aside.
  1. in the same oil, add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  1. keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder and ½ tsp garam masala.
  1. saute until spices turn aromatic.
  1. further add 2 cup tomato puree and mix well.
  1. cover and cook until oil separates from sides.
  1. now add in fried brinjal and add ½ tsp salt. mix gently.
  1. pour in ½ cup water and mix gently.
  1. cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until brinjal is cooked completely.
  1. finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy bharwa baingan with roti or parotta.

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Notes

  • Firstly, make sure there are no worms in brinjal.
  • Also, roast the spices on low flame to get a good flavour.
  • Additionally, you can also add 2 tbsp of coconut while preparing masala powder.
  • Finally, bharwa baingan recipe tastes great when served spicy and hot.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/bharwa-baingan-recipe-stuffed-baingan/