Brinjal Tomato Vegetable - Brinjal / Eggplant Masala Recipe

Total Time: 50 minutes

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

  • tomato
  • salt
  • coriander (dhania)
  • ghee
  • brinjal (baingan eggsplant)
  • red chilli powder
  • cloves garlic
  • onion
  • coriander powder
  • turmeric powder
  • garam masala powder
  • sunflower oil

Instructions:

  • To begin making the Baingan Tamatar Sabzi/ Baingan Masala Recipe, we will first cook the baingan (eggplant) separately
  • Add in the cut baingan wedges into the oil, sprinkle some salt and stir to combine the salt in
  • Cover the pan and cook the baingan on low to medium heat until it is partially cooked
  • When the pan is covered, it develops steam that will help the baingan to cook without any water
  • Once the baingan is partially cooked, uncover the pan and roast the baingan until it is fully cooked
  • We open it at a stage when it is partially cooked, as we dont want the baingan to get mushy, you want it to remain firm, yet cooked
  • So it is important to cook it without the lid in the second half
  • Once you feel the baingan is cooked well, turn off the heat
  • Transfer the baingan to a bowl and keep aside and we will make the masala for the baingan tamatar sabzi
  • Into the same pan we cooked the baingan, heat a teaspoon of ghee or oil; add in the onion and garlic and saute until the onions soften
  • Add in the chopped tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes become mushy and soft
  • Once the tomatoes soften, add the remaining masala ingredients like turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt and red chilli powder to taste
  • Stir all the baingan masala ingredients with the tomato and give it a brisk stir on high heat
  • Add in the roasted eggplants and cover the pan, turn the heat to low and allow the baingan to simmer in the tomato masala for about 5 minutes
  • Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste
  • After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves and transfer the Baingan Tamatar Sabzi/ Baingan Masala Recipe to a serving bowl
  • Serve the Baingan Tamatar Sabzi/ Baingan Masala along with Phulka's and Carrot Salad for a quick weeknight dinner