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Telangana Bagara Baingan Hyderabadi Brinjal Tamarind Peanut
Small round brinjals stuffed with peanut-sesame paste and cooked in a tamarind-based sauce — the Hyderabadi brinjal preparation that is a required part of the biryani feast.
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Method
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1
Make the masala: blend dry-roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut and roasted onion paste with tamarind paste, red chilli powder, turmeric and coriander powder into a thick paste.
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Take 1 to 1.5 tbsp of this paste. Stuff into the slit of each brinjal, pressing firmly.
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3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wide pan. Add mustard seeds — pop.
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4
Add curry leaves and fenugreek seeds.
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5
Place stuffed brinjals in the pan. Cover. Cook on medium-low for 5 minutes.
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6
Add remaining masala paste to the pan. Add 1/2 cup water.
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Stir around the brinjals gently.
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Cover and cook on medium for 12 to 15 minutes, turning brinjals once carefully, until completely tender.
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9
Uncover. Cook 3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Season with salt.
🩺 Health Benefits
Gut Health
Probiotics and fiber
Energy Boosting
Sustained energy
Blood Pressure
Low sodium, potassium-rich
Heart Healthy
Low sodium, healthy fats
Immunity Boost
Vitamins and minerals
Anti-inflammatory
Reduce inflammation
Antioxidant Rich
Antioxidant-packed foods
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