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Kanpur Baingan Rasam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kanpur Baingan Rasam

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanpur cooking — Kanpur Baingan Rasam brings a lasooni touch with a classic rasam finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic10 cloves
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Eggplant2 medium, cubed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Dhaba Style Baingan Ki Sabzi with Special Masala | Easy Brinjal Fry | Tawa Fried Baigan Sabzi · on YouTube