Dahi Baigan

INGREDIENTS:

• 2-3 Medium Sized Brinjals
• 250gm curd
• 1 Sprig of curry leaves
• 1 Dry red chilli
• 1 Tspn Panch Phootan
• A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

 METHOD:

• Slice the brinjals vertically so as to obtain 1cm thick pieces.
• Add salt and turmeric and mix the sliced pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the brinjal pieces. Cook it completely. Take care to retain the shape of the brinjal slices. Drizzle oil on them if necessary. Keep aside.
• In another container, whisk the curd until smooth. Add salt as per taste.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the dry red chilli, curry leaves, hing and panchphootan. Once the panchphootan starts crackling, pour the entire contents into the container of curd.
• Add the pre-cooked brinjals. And, you’re ready with your ‘dahi baigan’ !!