Musalaydaar Baingun

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 12
Musalaydaar Baingun – Flavorful Indian Eggplant Curry
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 baby eggplants
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 medium tomatoes
3 dried red chilies
4 curry leaves
deep frying oil
1/4 cup oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
345
Sugar
3g
Fat
34g
Musalaydaar Baingun is a popular Indian eggplant curry that is usually cooked as a side dish. The dish is made by stuffing eggplants with a special masala mix made of spices like fennel seed, coriander seed, and mustard seeds. Once the eggplants are stuffed, they are deep-fried until golden brown and then cooked in a tomato-based gravy. The dish is widely popular in North Indian cuisine and is loved for its rich and flavorful taste. It can be eaten with a variety of Indian bread like roti or rice.

Instructions

1.Rinse and pat dry the baby eggplants. Make 2 vertical slits and keep them aside.
2.In a pan, roast fennel seed, coriander seed, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and mustard seeds. Once they emit an aroma, grind them.
3.In a mixing bowl, mix together 3 teaspoons salt, ground spice mix, coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric, and lemon juice. Mix well to form the masala mix.
4.Stuff the prepared masala mix generously into the slits in eggplants.
5.In a wok, heat deep frying oil. Fry eggplants until they turn golden brown and keep them aside.
6.In a separate pan, heat 1/4 cup oil and add dried red chilies and curry leaves. Sauté them for 1 minute and add chopped tomatoes. Cook till they become mushy. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well.
7.Add fried eggplants and mix well. Cook for 8-10 minutes over medium-high flame.
8.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, chapati, or rice.

PROS

Musalaydaar Baingun is a flavorful and aromatic eggplant curry that is perfect to impress your guests.
The stuffing of spices inside the eggplants gives them a unique flavor that is hard to resist.

CONS

Deep-frying makes the dish high in calories and not suitable for people on a low-fat diet.
Although eggplants are generally healthy, this dish may not be suitable for people with digestive issues as it contains a lot of spice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The eggplant used in this dish is a rich source of dietary fiber and phytonutrients. It is also low in calories and helps reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. The spices used in the dish may also help improve immunity and overall digestive health.

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