Spicy Bharwa Baingan ( Brinjal / Aubergine)

Best way to enjoy the humble baingan

Ingredients:

Small Brinjal : 300 gms
Chilli Powder: 1/2 tea spoon
Dhania Powder: 1 table spoon
Aamchhor powder: 1 tea spoon
Rai : 1 pinch
Jeera : 1 pinch
Ginger: 1/2 tea spoon
Sugar: 1 pinch
Saunf Powder: 1/2 tea spoon
Salt to taste
Cooking Oil : 2 table spoon


Method:

1. Slit the brinjal into half and then make small diagonal cuts inside as well.

2. Take all the dry ingredients ( salt, chilli, dhania, aamchhor, saunf ) and make a thick paste with a little water.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Then add the rai, jeera, grated ginger and the spice mix to it. Cook for a minute.

Spicy and flavourful aubergine recipe

4. Now add the slit brinjal to the mix.  Cover and cook on simmer for a few minutes till the brinjal are soft.

5. Garnish with coriander and serve with crisp hot parathas.

Arbi Masala Fry

Arbi Masala Fry

Ingredients:

Arbi : 5 (medium sized)
Potatoes : 2
Onion : 1 (large)
Garlic : 7-8 cloves
Jeera : 1 pinch
Rai : 1 pinch
Dhania powder: 1 table spoon
Red chilli powder: 1 tea spoon
Dry Mango powder : 1 teaspoon
Tumeric : 1 pinch
Salt : To taste
Oil : 2 table spoons

Method:

1. In a large pan boil the potatoes and arbi together till they are soft.

2. Once done, remove the pan from heat and place the arbi and potatoes in a separate bowl.

3. After both arbi and potatoes reach room temperature, press them between your palm to make small cutlets.

4. In a separate bowl mix all the dry masalas (dhania, red chilli, aamchoor, tumeric, a little salt) and coat the arbi and potato cutlets in it.

5. Heat oil in a pan. Add the jeera and rai to it and let it crackle. Now add the garlic and onions and saute for a few minutes.

6. Add the potato and arbi cutlets and the remaining dry masala to the pan. Cover and let it cook for a few minutes on low flame.

7. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

***A perfect dish for those detesting the slimy arbi. You will never look at arbi the same way after trying this