Baigan ki Kadhi (Fried Brinjal Kadhi)

Baigan ki Kadhi (Fried Brinjal Kadhi)

Ingredients :

• 2-3 small violet brinjals - cut into thin round slices
• 1 cup beaten curd
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 1 small tomato
• 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies - slit at the end
• 1 or 2 dry red chilies
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

To Marinate Brinjal :

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp rice flour

Method :

• Marinate brinjal slices with above mentioned ingredients adding little water. Keep it aside for 10 mins.
• Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan or kadhai and fry brinjal slices till it turns golden brown and crispy. Remove from the heat and keep aside.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a kadai and tamper mustard seeds. Add fennel seeds, cumin seeds and dry red chilies for seasoning.
• Add chopped onions and green chilies. Fry for few mins. Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes. Saute a while.
• Add curd, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for few mins.
• Add fried brinjal slices and little water if needed. Cook it uncovered for 8-10 mins and garnish with chopped coriander. Serve hot with rice.