Baingan Masala (Indian Style Eggplant Recipe)

Baingan Masala( Indian Style Eggplant Recipe)

Ingredients: Serves 4

  • 2 Eggplants (Approximately 6000gms)
  • 1 Large onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes puréed
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger (optional, don't stress if you don't have handy)
  • 1 Pack BombaySpices BAINGAN MASALA
  • 1+1 Cup Oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt to taste (I used 1 tsp)

Method:

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.
  • Cut the eggplant in lengthwise and half it.
  • Fry the eggplant slices on both sides in 1 cup oil and keep aside.
  • Add another cup of oil to the same pan.
  • Add chopped ginger and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Now add chopped onions and sauté until light pink.
  • Add the puréed tomatoes now.
  • Add 1 pack of BombaySpices Baingan Masala.
  • Combine well and cook until oil separates.
  • Now add salt and transfer the fried eggplant slices and combine well.
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Lastly, add lemon juice.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
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