# Achari Baingan Sabzi

This Achari Baingan Sabzi brings the perfect balance of flavor and aroma. A great side for roti or rice.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 15 cloves Lahsan (Garlic)
- 6 Sukhi lal mirch (Dried red chillies)
- 1 tbs Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds)
- 1 tsp Rai dana (Mustard seeds)
- 0.5 tbs Zeera (Cumin seeds)
- 2 tbs Mongphali (Peanuts)
- 2 Cups Water
- 0.5 tbs Himalayan pink salt
- 750 g Baingan (Eggplant)
- 0.25 Cup Cooking oil
- 15 Curry patta (Curry leaves)
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
- 1 tsp Haldi powder (Turmeric powder)
- 3 medium Tamatar (Tomatoes) chopped
- 0.25 tsp Kalonji (Nigella seeds)
- 3 tbs Imli pulp (Tamarind pulp)
- 1 chopped Hara dhania (Fresh coriander)

## Instructions

1. In frying pan, add garlic, dried red chillies, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, peanuts & dry roast on low flame until fragrant.
2. Let it cool.
3. In a spice mixer, add roasted spices, grind coarsely & set aside.
4. In a bowl, add water, pink salt & mix well.
5. Cut eggplant into small cubes.
6. In water, add eggplant & soak for 15-20 minutes then strain.
7. In a wok, add cooking oil, curry leaves, eggplant, mix well & cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.
8. Add pink salt, turmeric powder, tomatoes & mix well, cover & cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes then cook on high flame for a minute.
9. Add ground achari spices, nigella seeds, mix well & cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.
10. Add tamarind pulp & mix well.
11. Add fresh coriander & mix well.
12. Garnish with fresh coriander & serve!

## Equipment

- frying pan
- spice mixer
- bowl
- wok

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/0qqxcuKWXKM?si=GqgueVoCGigsLSNC
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/20817c8b-e295-4b7a-8678-26de81b45298
- Extracted: 2025-04-21

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