Achari Baingan

Chef: Aanal Kotak

• Recipe Servings: 4

• Prep Time: 15 Minutes

• Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients of Achari Baingan

1. 8 - 10 small brinjals (baingan)

2. Salt to taste

3. 2 teaspoon mango powder (amchur)

4. 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

5. 1/2 Cup achaar ka masala

6. 1/4 Cup mustard oil (sarson oil)

How to Make Achari Baingan

1. Rinse the baby brinjals with water. Wipe them with a kitchen towel.

2. Make an ‘X’ ( – a cross) at the bottom of each brinjal slitting them lengthwise leaving intact from the stem.

3. Mix nicely achaar ka masala, salt, red chili powder and mango powder.

4. Stuff each brinjal with a tablespoon or so of the spice mix.

5. Press the brinjal gently in between your palm and fingers to let it hold the spice mix.

6. Set aside stuffed brinjals for 10 - 15 minutes.

7. Heat mustard oil in a heavy bottom pan till it starts smoking. Reduce the heat to low.

8. Arrange the stuffed brinjals in the pan without over-lapping each other.

9. Cook the stuffed brinjals over low heat till they turn soft and nicely cooked.

10. While cooking brinjals do not turn them frequently.

11. Serve.