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🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Vellore Special Baingan Halwa

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Vellore cooking — Vellore Special Baingan Halwa brings a pepper touch with a classic halwa finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Eggplant2 medium, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Black Pepper2 tsp
  • Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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