Bharvan Baingan Khichdi recipe - How to make Bharvan Baingan Khichdi
For the bharvan baingan- Clean, wash and dry the brinjals. Make criss-cross slits on each, taking care not to separate the segments. Keep aside.
- Heat a broad non-stick pan on a medium flame, add the onions, coconut and peanuts, mix well and dry roast on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour. Sprinkle little water if the mixture starts burning.
- Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and sesame seeds, mix well and dry roast on a medium flame for about 30 seconds.
- Add the garlic, tamarind pulp, chilli powder, garam masala, jaggery, tomato pulp and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the flame, add the coriander and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Blend the mixture in a mixer till smooth using a little water if required and keep aside.
- Stuff the paste in the slits of each brinjal and keep aside.
- Heat a pressure cooker and arrange the stuffed brinjals at the bottom, add ¼ cup water and the remaining paste over the brinjals. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Remove the brinjals and keep aside.
For the khichdi- Clean, wash and soak the brown rice and yellow dal for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Put 3 cups of water to boil in a non-stick pan.
- Combine all the ingredients together along with the hot water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
How to proceed- Divide the bharvan baingan into 2 equal portions and divide the khichdi into 3 equal portions and keep aside.
- Put the milk at the bottom of a glass baking tray, spread of one portion of the khichdi in an even layer over it.
- Spread one portion of bharvan baingan over the khichdi layer.
- Repeat with second portion of khichdi, remaining bharvan baingan and the third portion the khichdi to make 3 more layers.
- Cover with an aluminium foil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Handy tip:- Ensure you do not use aluminium foil while microwaving, as it may be cause a spark.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 270 cal |
| Protein | 9.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.5 g |
| Fiber | 8.7 g |
| Fat | 3.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 13.8 mg |