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Pune Baingan Saffron
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pune Baingan Saffron

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pune cooking — Pune Baingan Saffron brings a saffron touch with a classic yakhni finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Milk2 tbsp, warm
  • Eggplant2 medium, cubed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: बैंगन भरता बनाने का नया तरीका और स्वाद लाजवाब | Baingan Bharta recipe | Honest Kitchen · on YouTube