Dahi Baingan (Eggplant Yogurt Curry)

Preparation time - 20 minutes
Serving -2

Ingredients:

⦁ Eggplant (baingan) - 2
⦁ Yogurt - 1 cup
⦁ Asafoetida - a pinch
⦁ Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
⦁ Cardamom - 1
⦁ Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
⦁ Coriander seeds - 1/2 tsp
⦁ Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
⦁ Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
⦁ Salt to taste
⦁ Cooking oil

Preparation method:

1.

Cut eggplant into cubes and deep fry them until golden brown. Keep them on kitchen towel (absorbent paper).

2.

Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan. Add asafoetida and crushed spices (fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom, chilli powder). Add turmeric and cook for a minute.

3. Add yogurt and salt. Keep stirring the mixture. Cook it for 2-3 minutes.

4.

Add fried eggplants, mix it thoroughly. Cover it and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.

5.

Turn off the flame and serve it hot with Indian flatbread (roti/parantha).
                       
                                    happy eating :)