Khuswale Baingan
by Tarla Dalal

21 Jan 2012

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Curds and onions add zing to this baingan recipe. Teamed with steamed rice it forms a meal that will be fondly remembered by your taste buds.

Khuswale Baingan recipe - How to make Khuswale Baingan

Method
For the paste

For the paste

Combine the poppy seeds and cumin seeds in a microwave-proof bowl, cover with a lid and microwave on high for 1½ minutes.
Remove and grind to a fine powder in a mixer.
Add the onions, green chillies and garlic to the mixer and blend to a smooth paste using little water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Slit the brinjals lengthwise into four carefully so that they remain joint at the stem and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
Combine the oil and fenugreek seeds in a microwave-proof bowl, cover with a lid and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the prepared paste, chilli powder and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Add the curds, slit brinjals and ½ cup water and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with spring onion greens.

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