baigan ka salan ki recipe 🤤😋

Ingredients

• 0.5 kg Eggplant (fresh, firm, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (whole seeds, toasted)
• 2 tbsp Peanuts (raw, roasted lightly)
• 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds (raw, toasted)
• 2 tbsp Dry Coconut (desiccated, toasted)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for frying)
• 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Ginger‑Garlic Paste (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 medium Tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (homemade blend if available)
• to taste Salt
• 1.5 glass Water (approximately 180 ml)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. Prepare Eggplant

   Wash the eggplants, cut them into bite‑size pieces, soak in salted water for a few minutes, then rinse with fresh water and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Roast and Grind Spice Mix

   In a dry pan, toast cumin seeds, peanuts, white sesame seeds, and dry coconut until lightly golden. Let cool, then grind to a fine powder in a blender.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Heat Oil & Temper Cumin

   Add 2 tbsp oil to the pan, heat, then add the cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds until they sizzle.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Sauté Onion

   Add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Add Ginger‑Garlic Paste

   Stir in the ginger‑garlic paste and fry for another 2 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Cook Tomatoes

   Add the chopped tomatoes, cook until they soften and oil begins to separate.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Add Eggplant & Salt

   Add the eggplant pieces, sprinkle salt, mix well, cover the pan and cook until the eggplant is tender.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

8. Spice It Up

   Stir in turmeric powder and red chili powder, cooking for 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

9. Add Roasted Powder & Water

   Add the roasted peanut‑sesame‑coconut powder, pour in 1.5 glass water, mix, cover and simmer until the oil separates on top.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

10. Finish with Lemon & Garnish

    Stir in lemon juice, garnish with chopped coriander leaves if desired, and serve hot.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

184

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

5 g