ACHARI BAINGAN

NGREDIENTS FOR ACHARI MASALA 

• 1tsp nigella seeds ( kalonji) 

• 1tsp fennel seeds 

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1tbsp coriander seeds

• 1tsp  cumin seeds

• ¼ tsp methi seeds 

• ½ tsp pepper 

OTHERS 

• 500 gms eggplant, cut 

• Salt to taste 

• 1tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp Shilpas Masala Mill Kashmiri chilli powder 

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• 1cup tomatoes, chopped 

• 1cup onions, chopped

• ½ cup mustard oil 

• 1tbsp ginger garlic paste 

• 1tsp chaat masala 

• Potatoes( optional) cut 

INSTRUCTIONS 

• dry roast achari masala ingredients

Coarse grind the spices and keep aside for use later

Soak the cut eggplants in water mixed with vinegar for 10-15 mins 

• Remove and pat dry

• Now sprinkle 1 tbsp achari masala on it 

• Shallow fry the eggplants and keep aside

Heat oil and fry onions 

• Add ginger-garlic paste and fry 

• Add tomatoes and continue to fry the masala 

• Add dry spice powders and 1 tbsp achari masala. Fry the mix for 2-3 mins

Add the potatoes, eggplants and cover and cook for 10-15 mins or until tender

Add water if needed 

• That’s it , your Achari Baingan is ready

Serve hot with parathas, Phulkas

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