Bhagara Baingan

Description

 * Ethnicity - South Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 250 gm: Baingans of the small variety
 * 1/2cup: Onions-finely chopped
 * ½ tsp: garlic paste
 * ½ tsp: ginger paste
 * 1/4cup: Grated dry coconut
 * 2 tsp: tamarind paste or to taste
 * 1 tbsp: Coriander seeds-roasted
 * 2 tsp: cumin, roasted
 * 2 tsp: sesame seeds, roasted
 * 1/4tsp: turmeric
 * 1/2tsp: Powdered red pepper
 * 7-8 no: curry leaves
 * 1 tbsp: Hara dhania for garnish
 * 1/4cup: oil
 * oil for deep frying
 * 2 tsp: salt or to taste

Directions

 * 1) Slit the baingans and deep fry over high heat, till glossy and a little tender.
 * 2) Remove from oil and keep aside.
 * 3) Grind the coconut and the roasted coriander, cumin and sesame seeds together, using a little water if need be.
 * 4) Heat the 1/4cup of oil and sauté the onions, ginger and garlic till onions are soft and a little transparent. Add curry leaves and turn around, then the ground mixture and sauté till the fat separates.
 * 5) Add the tamarind paste, salt, turmeric, red pepper and mix well, and then add the baingans. Turn around a few times.
 * 6) Add about a quarter of a cup of water.
 * 7) Bring to a boil and simmer and cover for about 5 minutes.
 * 8) Serve hot garnished with the hara dhania.