Shahi Baingan
- 3-4 tbsps of oil or melted ghee
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 1/2 cup cashews roughly broken into bits
- 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas
- 2 medium eggplant cut into 2" cubes
- 1 large onion chopped fine
- 2 large tomatoes chopped fine
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 tsps coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- 1/2 tsp red chilli minced
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh coriander to garnish (optional)
Preparation:
- Fry the chopped cashews and raisins in a bit of oil or ghee. Set aside.
- Fry the thinly sliced onion in a bit of oil or ghee until carmelized. Set aside.
- Fry the finely chopped onion until it is soft and translucent.
- Add the ginger and garlic and continue cooking.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and spices.
- Fry till the tomatoes become pulpy and the oil begins to separate from the masala.
- Add the pieces of eggplant and 1/2 cup of water. Stir to coat the eggplant well with the fried masala.
- Cook until done but not mashed.
- Add salt to taste.
- When done, mix in fried raisin/nut mixture and carmelized onions.
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.
