Dahi Baigana

Dahi Baigana

Dahi Baigana

Veg Contains dairy

A yogurt-based eggplant curry with a creamy texture and a subtle blend of spices.

Cuisines

Odia

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Eggplant 2 medium Eggplant , small
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Panch Phoron 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron , five spice mix
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
salt 1 teaspoon Salt , to taste
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the eggplants and cut them into medium-sized slices.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix yogurt with turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add panch phoron to the hot oil and let it splutter.
  5. 5 Add the eggplant slices to the pan and fry until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. 6 Reduce the heat to low and pour the yogurt mixture over the fried eggplants.
  7. 7 Stir gently to coat the eggplants with the yogurt mixture and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  9. 9 Serve warm with steamed rice or chapati.

Tips

To prevent the yogurt from curdling, ensure it is at room temperature before adding to the pan.