The most famous Hyderabadi Biryani is almost always accompanied by the Baingan ka Bharta which is a thick eggplant gravy. Here is the perfect recipe.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Brinjals... 4 big ones
Tomato .... 1 big or 2 small
Ginger-garlic paste ... 1tbsp.
Cumin Powder ..........1tsp
Turmeric powder ...... ½ tsp
1. Place the brinjals on a wire mesh over the gas burner or in the oven till done.
2. Peel the skin and remove the pulp.
3. Fry the onions till brown. Add the tomato, green chilli and the ginger-garlic paste.cook for a few minutes adding a little water.
4. Now add the brinjal pulp and coriander, cumin and turmeric powders.Add the salt and mix well.Simmer it for 1–2 minutes.
5. In a frying pan heat a tbsp.of ghee or oil,remove from the gas and add the garam masala and the red chilli powder. Mix it with the Baigan bhartha immediately.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
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