Dahi Baingan

For day 3, it is Dahi Baingan from Orissa. There are so many variations to this dish and even the method of preparation. This recipe is from my neighbour and this is how they make at their home. Its a raita made with baingan and goes well with Pulao or rotis.

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Dahi Baingan

Dahi Baingan, a baingan Raita from Orissa.

Prep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins | Total Time: 25 Mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients

4-5 Small brinjals
1 Cup yogurt | thick curd
1 Tbsp Besan | Gram Flour
5 Tbsp Oil, divided
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
3-4 Curry leaves, Torn
1 tsp Red Chili powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Cumin powder
2-3 Green chilies
1 tsp Grated ginger (optional)

Instructions

Slit each brinjal into four pieces. Apply some salt and little turmeric powder and marinate them for 15 minutes.
Heat 3-4 Tbsp oil in a pan. Once hot add the brinjals. Keep turning and let them brown on the sides. Remove them and keep aside. (1)
Beat curd and besan and keep aside.
In a pan add little oil. Add the mustard seeds , chilies and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
Add this tadka to the curd mixture. Add the cumin powder, chilli powder (if needed). Mix well.
Finally before serving, add the brinjal. Check for seasoning and adjust.

Notes

Traditionally these are deep fried in oil. You can either shallow fry or deep fry. Just make sure that the brinjals are seared.

This post is for Blogging Marathon 57 under the theme "Eggplant dishes". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 57 here.

Comments

Sowmya :) says
October 25, 2015 at 5:41 am
Lip smacking Dahi Baingan....love it
Chef Mireille says
October 20, 2015 at 12:59 am
I am not going to repeat my feelings about eggplant which you already know but love the way you decorated the yogurt
Priya Suresh says
October 17, 2015 at 10:01 am
Such a delicious and creamy baingan, i made it and loved it.
Sapana Behl says
October 16, 2015 at 4:50 pm
Dahi baingan looks so so tempting.Bookmarked
Pavani N says
October 15, 2015 at 1:07 am
That is a delicious eggplant curry with yogurt. Love the bowl you served it in. Is that from India?
Harini-Jaya R says
October 14, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Love the rustic presentation!
Srivalli says
October 14, 2015 at 4:38 am
Such an interesting raitha..the pictures are so good Nisha..

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