🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Balasore Changheri Baingan

Name: Balasore Changheri Baingan
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 medium, cubed Eggplant; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Balasore cooking — Balasore Changheri Baingan brings a changheri touch with a classic ghassi finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Eggplant2 medium, cubed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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