🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Faridabad Lemon Baingan

Name: Faridabad Lemon Baingan
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 Lemon; 2 medium, cubed Eggplant; 1/2 tsp Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Faridabad cooking — Faridabad Lemon Baingan brings a lemon touch with a classic masala finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Lemon1
Eggplant2 medium, cubed
Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Baingan Bharta Recipe|बैंगन भर्ता|चोखा|Baigan Chokha|Authentic Recipe · on YouTube