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Kashmiri Dahi Baingan/Eggplant in Kashmiri Yogurt Sauce.

Air Fried fried or shallow fried eggplants in a yogurt and aromatic spice gravy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Eggplant(Cut into little thick round pieces)
  • 1 Tbsp Mustard oil /Canola oil for shallow frying/Oil for deep frying /You can air fry these as well.
  • 1 Tbsp Fennel powder
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Powder
  • 2 Green Cardamom
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 Cup Whisked yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp Oil (for making the gravy)
  • 3 Tbsp Water for making spice mix powder.
  • Pinch of Asafoetida
  • Salt according to taste.
  • Cilantro leaves for garnish.
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric powder

Method
 

  1. Cut eggplant pieces into round shape . keep them little thick .
  2. Apply little salt on them .
  3. If you want to deep fry go ahead and fry it .The original recipe calls for deep frying .
  4. If you want to Air Fry the eggplant do it on 8-10 minutes on 370 F. Time can vary depending on your air fryer. Keep it a little crispy.
  5. You can pan fry this as well with one table spoon of oil.
  6. Keep the fried eggplants aside.
  7. Take a pan or wok.
  8. Heat it .
  9. Add one tbsp of mustard oil. We use mustard oil for kashmiri dishes but you can certainly use canola oil.
  10. Add cardamom and cloves .
  11. Add Asafoetida.
  12. Make a mixture of fennel powder ,ginger powder ,red chili powder and water .
  13. Mix it nicely .
  14. Add this spice and water mixture to oil .
  15. Fry it on low flame .
  16. Add turmeric .
  17. Add whisked yogurt to it and keep stirring it to avoid curdling of the yogurt . This step is really important . keep the flame low . Add one cup of water . Stir it for at least 5-6 minutes or till it looks smooth gravy and starts to boil.
  18. Add salt .
  19. Check the consistency of the gravy if its thin let boil for some time on low flame . If its thick add some water and let it boil.
  20. Add eggplant to it . Mix it nicely and garnish with cilantro leaves.
  21. Taste the seasoning .Adjust if needed.
  22. Serve with roti or hot white rice.
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