Safed Achari Baingan Recipe - White Aubergine in pickled spices

 Safed Achari Baingan Recipe - White Aubergine in pickled spices

Ingredients:

500 grams Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant),1 Onion - finely chopped,1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds,1 inch Ginger - grated,2 cloves Garlic - grated,1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania),1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1/2 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder),1 Tomato - chopped,Salt - to taste,1 Coriander (Dhania) Leaves - finely chopped,1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1 teaspoon Mustard seeds,1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf),1 teaspoon Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds),1 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds),1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds),4-5 Dry Red Chillies,Sunflower Oil - for cooking

Estimated Time

Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Total Time: 60 min
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Dinner
Diet: Vegetarian 

How to make Safed Achari Baingan Recipe - White Aubergine in pickled spices 

  1. To begin making the Achari Baingan Recipe, we will first make the achari masala
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  3. To prepare marinade for Achari masala, in a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seed, carom seeds, fenugreek seeds and dry red chilies
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  5. Dry roast the spices and chilies over medium heat till fragrant and slightly browned
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  7. Turn off the heat
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  9. Transfer spices to the jar of mixer and grind into a coarse powder
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  11. Keep the achari powder aside
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  13. Wash and clean baingan and keep aside
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  15. Heat oil in a wok and add mustard and cumin seeds in it and wait till they crackle
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  17. Add chopped onions and saute till raw smell goes off
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  19. Now add ginger garlic paste and fry well till golden
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  21. Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder and the achari masala along with chopped tomatoesSaute until the tomatoes soften
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  23. Meanwhile slit the baingan from the middle into two but keep the joint intact
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  25. This is done so that the masala gets inside the aubergine nicely while cooking
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  27. Add the baingan in the fried masala and mix well such that everything incorporates well
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  29. Add little amchur if required and stir well
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  31. Add little water just to make sure the masala doesn't stick to the bottom of the heavy bottomed pan
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  33. Add salt as per your taste and slow cook the baingan in low flame with lid closed
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  35. Once the baingan softens, turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander and stir
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  37. Serve the Safed Achari Baingan Recipe along with hot Phulkas smeared with ghee or along with hot steamed rice as a one dish dinner or a quick weeknight dinner
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