Medium1 hour
Where it comes from
Bagara Baingan is a signature dish from Hyderabad, echoing the Nizami penchant for lavish, spice-laden gravies.
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What goes into it
Herbs & Spices
How it's made
- 1
Grind peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut into a fine paste.
- 2
Fry mustard seeds until they pop and add onions, cooking until golden.
- 3
Mix in turmeric and sauté eggplants until half-cooked.
- 4
Stir in the paste and tamarind extract, simmering until eggplants are tender.
- 5
Finish with curry leaves and adjust seasoning.
