Bharvan Baingan
by Tarla Dalal
Stuffing them with spices and besan really enhances the flavour of brinjal in this dish! This subzi is easy and quick to make, as long as you have a pressure cooker on hand.
Use the small and dark varieties of brinjal as they have a mild sweetness which combines well with the stuffing.
Bharvan Baingan , Whole Wheat Bhakri , Moong Dal Khichdi and Punjabi Kadhi make an interesting and comforting meal combo.
Bharvan Baingan recipe - How to make Bharvan Baingan
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
8 small sized , dark variety brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing
For The Paste
2 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
Method
For the paste
How to proceed
For the paste
- For the paste
- Blend all the ingredients to a smooth paste using a little water if required. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Slit each brinjal into four equal parts lengthwise without separating the pieces from the steam. Keep aside.
- Stuff them with the prepared paste and put them in a pressure cooker. If any paste is left, spread it over the stuffed brinjals.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam escape and then open the pressure cooker. Keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick kadhai and cook the stuffed brinjals in it on a low flame for 5 to 6 minutes or till they are tender.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 40 cal |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 322.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 14.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 12.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg |
| Sodium | 8.2 mg |
| Potassium | 69.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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tarala mam, the salt ingredient is missing from the menu. doubtful of the same, I sprinkled some on the cooked baingan, but not enough. please advise.