🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Baingan Imli Palya

Name: Baingan Imli Palya
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 2 medium, cubed Eggplant

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Cuttack cooking — Baingan Imli Palya brings a imli touch with a classic palya finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
Eggplant2 medium, cubed

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.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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