Name: Dahi Baingan In Oriya Style
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 no Brinjal/Baingan (Vazhuthananga); 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp Fenugreek (Uluva); 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam); 1/4 tsp Kalajeera; 1/4 tsp Fennel seeds (Perumjeerakam); 250 g Thick Curd/Yogurt; Ginger (chopped); 2 nos Green chillies (chopped); 3/4 tsp Sugar; Turmeric powder (A pinch); Curry leaves (Few); Oil (For frying); Salt (As reqd)

Dahi Baingan In Oriya Style

Deep fried brinjals mixed with curd and other ingredients

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Cuisine North Indian

Servings people

Ingredients

1 no Brinjal/Baingan Vazhuthananga
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Fenugreek Uluva
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds Jeerakam
1/4 tsp Kalajeera
1/4 tsp Fennel seeds Perumjeerakam
250 g Thick Curd/Yogurt
Ginger chopped
2 nos Green chillies chopped
3/4 tsp Sugar
Turmeric powder A pinch
Curry leaves Few
Oil For frying
Salt As reqd

Instructions

For preparing dahi baingan in oriya style, first cut brinjal into thin 2-inch long pieces.
Prepare a mixture of turmeric powder and some salt. Marinate the brinjal pieces with this paste and keep aside for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the brinjal pieces to a golden brown color. Keep this aside.
Pour the yogurt into a serving dish and add salt, sugar, little water and fried brinjals. Mix together gently.
Heat little oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add fenugreek, cumin, kalajeera and fennel seeds and fry in low heat for a few seconds.
Add green chillies and ginger. Fry and add curry leaves.
Pour the fried contents into the brinjal yogurt mixture. Do not stir.
Dahi baingan in oriya style, a traditional oriya favorite, is ready. Serve hot.