Name: Brinjal Masala | Baingan Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Brinjal (cut into quite big squares); 1 tbsp Garlic (chopped); 1 no. Onion (small); 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; Few curry leaves; 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder; As reqd Salt; 1 cup Water

Brinjal Masala is a tasty vegetarian side dish that goes well with dishes like roti, porotta and even rice based dishes. Brinjals are eggplants that are termed ‘Baingan’ in Hindi. The thick garam masala flavored gravy coats the brinjal pieces well. This is the most easiest of brinjal dishes that requires least ingredients. Chart out the simple and exotic dish in your menu chart so that when guests arrive unexpectedly, you can treat and surprise them. Even bachelors and fresh hands can give a bold try at the never fail dish. Baingan Masala is one of my favorite and most simple dishes I greatly cherish for dinner. I usually opt for rotis. I have an unusual craving for brinjal and sometimes I stick for the dish with my afternoon lunch too. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and flavorful Brinjal Masala is filed with diced brinjal, lots of garlic and spices.

Before cooking brinjal, remember to soak the chopped brinjal pieces in salt water. This removes any bitterness if present and avoids discoloration. This one pot curry dish is packed with unique flavors and appeal. There is a wide array of eggplant dishes and some dishes like stuffed brinjal and Hyderabadi bagara baingan stands out as the best. These dishes require much of your time and effort. But the simplest among all forms is undoubtedly Brinjal Masala. This brinjal masala comes to your rescue when you are short of time and you are looking for something simple, tasty and nutritious as well. I have shared a basic recipe here and you can definitely make changes to the dish and enjoy. Brinjal is a widely used vegetable in Indian Cuisine. Eggplants are available in different sizes, colors and varieties. You can discover a well detailed Baingan Masala recipe here.

Brinjal Masala | Baingan Masala

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings People

Ingredients

2 cups Brinjal cut into quite big squares
1 tbsp Garlic chopped
1 no. Onion small
2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard seeds
Few curry leaves
1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
As reqd Salt
1 cup Water

Instructions

Cut the brinjal into medium size pieces.
Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds and add chopped garlic, green chilly and onion. Saute till the onion turns light brown in colour.
Now add brinjal and curry leaves. Saute till it becomes soft.
When the brinjals are soft add kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt as required.
Saute for 3-4 minutes in low flame.
Finally pour 3/4 cup water, cover and cook for 5 -10 minutes to get a thick consistancy.
Baingan Masala is ready now.

Notes

You can visit this link Brinjal Theeyal. You can also visit this link Spicy Brinjal Fry.

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