Topic started by anurk (@ dialup-65.58.5.116.dial1.portland1.level3.net) on Fri Apr 11 16:09:34 .
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Hi, i have eaten this dish made of brinjal that goes very well with muslim biryani. Can anyone pls give me the recipe/name of this dish? Thanx.

Responses:

• From: Chitra Mohan (@ user-0ccsvgs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Fri Apr 11 18:47:22 EDT 2003
  
  Hello Anurk,
  Here is the recipe you are looking for. This I copied from an old Forumhub thread.
  Baghara Bhaingan - served with muslim-hyderabad biriyani
  Topic started by Archana (@ 65.7.171.66.subscriber.vzavenue.net) on Wed Mar 27 18:59:43.
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  BAGHARE BAINGAN
  Tiny brinjals halved and cooked with a choice of spices bringing out its own aroma.
  
  Eggplant (small) 10-12 small size
  Sesame seeds 2 tbsps.
  Peanuts 3 tbsps.
  Cumin powder 1 tsp.
  Dry Red chili whole 2
  Chopped onion ½ Cup
  Tamarind (seedless) 1/2 cup pulp
  Curry leaves 5-8 nos
  Green chili 3
  Fenugreek seeds ½ tsp.
  
  Turmeric powder 1 tsp.
  Mustard seeds 1 tsp.
  Oil for deep frying -
  Salt To taste
  
  Method
  
  1. Wash and slit the eggplants (Baingan) into quarters without removing the stem.
  
  2. Deep fry in medium hot oil till brown in color.
  
  3. Lightly roast the peanuts and sesame seeds. Grind peanuts, sesame seeds and red chilies to a smooth paste. Slit green chilies and cut into one inch long pieces.
  
  4. Boil tamarind in water for 5 minutes cool and strain to get tamarind pulp.
  
  5. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan. Add mustard and fenugreek seeds. When mustard seeds start to splutter, add curry leaves and chopped onions. Cook till golden brown and add peanuts and sesame paste. Stir constantly.
  
  6. Add turmeric powder, green chilies and cumin powder. Season with salt. Add 2 cups of water, bring it to boil and add tamarind pulp. Add fried eggplants and cook on a slow flame for 15 minutes.
  6. Add turmeric powder, green chilies and cumin powder. Season with salt. Add 2 cups of water, bring it to boil and add tamarind pulp. Add fried eggplants and cook on a slow flame for 15 minutes.
  
  Tip: You can add fresh coconut also. In that case make a paste of grated fresh coconut with peanuts, sesame and red chilies.
  
  I hope u enjoy this...
  
  
• From: Mrs.Mano (@ dc6.emirates.net.ae) on: Sat Apr 12 01:07:11 EDT 2003
  
  Hello Anurk!
  You can find the recipe of ennai katharikkai masala which is served with muslim briyani in the following link:
  http://forumhub.com/southfood/18352.6960.06.22.01.html
  
  
• From: anurk (@ dialup-65.58.158.52.dial1.portland1.level3.net) on: Mon Apr 14 11:48:03 EDT 2003
  
  Thanx a lot for the response. Gonna make it today!!!
  
  

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