mugali baingan

the brinjal is known as 'egg plant',and 'baingan' in Hindi and, 'kathirikkai' in Tamil ,and 'vazuthanakkai' in Malayalam.there are so many kinds of baingans available in the market.


this is mugalai baingan. for this you need small brinjals.here i used the normal sized brinjal because it was not available .now it is a season for green , purple, and big purple brinjals...

"mugalai baingan" is a north indian dish which is very easy to make and tasty and a good combination with phulkas, roties, and naan...

ingredients

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baingan -2nos

oil -as required

hing powder - 1/2 tsp

onions chopped -2nos

tomatoes -1nos

kashmiri chili powder -1tsp

dry ginger powder -1/2 tsp

sauf powder -1/2 tsp

haldi -1/2 tsp

coriander powder -1tsp

salt -to taste

water -1/2 cup

method

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heat oil in a kadai . cut the brinjals into round slices,sprinkle little salt and deep fry it in the hot oil.

keep it aside.

heat 2tbsp of oil in a kadai , add chopped onions ,fry it ,when it become light brown, add tomatoes and hing powder, chili powder, dry ginger powder,sauf powder, coriander powder,and haldi.and stire well.when all the masalas become pulpy and leaves the oil add the fried brinjals and enough water.take a boil .keep it in a simmer fire for 20 minutes.garnish with butter and chopped coriander leaves...

the mugalai baingan is ready.........

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