🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Amma's Pot Baingan Khichdi

Name: Amma's Pot Baingan Khichdi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 medium, cubed Eggplant; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Dibrugarh cooking — Amma's Pot Baingan Khichdi brings a amma's touch with a classic khichdi finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Eggplant2 medium, cubed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Instant Pot Kitchari · on YouTube