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Noida Home-Style Baingan Mezhukkupuratti
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Noida Home-Style Baingan Mezhukkupuratti

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Noida cooking — Noida Home-Style Baingan Mezhukkupuratti brings a changheri touch with a classic mezhukkupuratti finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Eggplant2 medium, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

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.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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