Ingredients
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7-8 Eggplant (Baingan), slit and soak in waterFor masala-
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1/4 cup Mildly roasted Peanuts
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1/4 cup Sev (alternatively 2 tbs dry roasted besan can be used)
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1 tbsp Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya)
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1 tbsp Dry Coconut
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1 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
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1 tsp White Sesame Seeds (Safed Til)
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1 small Cinnamon Sticks (Dalchini)
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1/2 tsp Dhaniya-Jeera Powder
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Pinch of Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
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2 tsp Sugar (optional)
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1/2 tsp Garam Masala
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Salt as per taste
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2 tbsp OilFor sabzi-
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1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai)
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1 small Cinnamon Sticks (Dalchini)
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3-4 Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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1 tsp White Sesame Seeds (Safed Til)
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1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
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Pinch of Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
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1 Finely chopped small Ginger Knob (optional)
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2 Medium sized finely chopped Tomatoes
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Salt as per taste
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Pinch of Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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1/2 tsp Dhaniya-Jeera Powder
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Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
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Some big Green Chillies, cut into pieces (optional)
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1/2 cup Water
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Some Green Peas
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Freshly chopped Coriander
About
Bharwa Baingan ki Sabzi is a delicious North Indian dish made with small, tender eggplants (baingan) stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs.
Bharwa Baingan ki Sabzi is typically served with roti or rice. It pairs well with plain yogurt or raita to balance the spiciness.
Steps
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Slit and soak 7-8 eggplants (Baingan). |
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In a mixer jar, add roasted peanuts, sev, coriander seeds, dry coconut, fennel seeds, white sesame seeds, cinnamon stick, Dhaniya-Jeera Powder, a pinch of turmeric powder, red chili powder (to taste), sugar (optional), and garam masala. |
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Coarsely grind to make a masala mixture. |
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Add salt to taste and mix it. Then, fill the Baingan with this masala. |
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Now, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. |
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Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, dry red chilies, white sesame seeds, fennel seeds, a pinch of asafoetida powder, and finely chopped ginger (optional). |
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Fry well and add 2 medium-sized finely chopped tomatoes. |
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Add salt, a pinch of turmeric powder, Dhaniya-Jeera Powder, and red chili powder (to taste). |
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Fry until the tomatoes become mushy. |
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Add big green chilies (optional) and the churned masala mixture. |
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Add 1/2 cup of water and mix it. |
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Add the stuffed Baingan and more water if the gravy is too thick. |
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Cover the lid and let it partially cook. |
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Then add some green peas and cover the lid to cook for another 10 minutes. |
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Garnish with finely chopped coriander. |
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Enjoy this scrumptious Bhare Baingan Ki Sabji with roti. |
