Dahi Baingan (Brinjal with Curd)

Hi Guys!! Today I’ve some tips to cook a delicious food called ”Dahi Baingan”, which is basically a dish from Southern part of Orissa. ‘Dahi’ means Curd (Indian Yogurt) & ‘Baingan’ means Brinjal or Eggplant, which is commonly available throughout the season. When we talk about Curd (Dahi), either you can buy it in super market or can prepare at home easily. Normally, housewives in India prefer to have their own homemade Curd. Dahi Baingan is basically a side dish and normally served with Oily Indian foods as Curd help in digesting the oily food and thus alleviate the problem of stomach infection. Few days ago, we have invited some of friends from Nepal and Bangladesh for a dinner. When I served this dish along with some oily Indian dishes, they really liked it and wanted the recipe so that they can cook at their home. Here is the Recipe in case you like to try….. This is very easy to cook…

Ingredients:

Ø  Baingan (Brinjal) – 1 (Large)

Ø  Dahi (Curd) – 1 Cup

Ø  Turmeric Powder (Optional) – ½ tsp

Ø  Salt as per taste

Ø  Cooking Oil – ½ Cup

Tadka:

Ø  Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp

Ø  Few Curry Leaves

Ø  Green Chillies  (Cut Lengthwise) - 2 (If you want Spicy you can add more)

Ø  Urad Dal – ½ tsp

Preparation Method:

Ø  Cut Brinjal in small diced shape. Wash and drain them.

Ø  Marinate Brinjal Pieces with Pinch of Salt and Turmeric Powder for 5 mins.

Ø  Heat Oil in a Frying Pan and deep fry the marinated brinjal pieces till golden brown

Ø  Beat the Curd; add water to make it thin.

Ø  Then Put this in a bowl; add Salt and mix well.

Ø  Now put the Fried Brinjal pieces in the curd and mix well.

Tadka:

Ø  Heat 1 tsp of Oil in a Pan for Tadka.

Ø  Add Mustard Seeds; Green Chillies; Urad dal; Curry leaves and fry for a min.

Ø  Finally add this Tadka in the Dahi Baingan bowl and mix properly.

Ø  Now the “Dahi Baingan” is ready.

“Dahi Baingan”   is well served with all kinds of Oily Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian foods.