Ingredients:
Eggplant - 3 (cut into pieces)
Sesame seeds (white)- 1.5 cups
Chickpea flour (Besan) - 1 cup
Onion - 1 ( cut and ground into a paste)
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Cumin powder - 1.5 tsp
Red chili powder- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Leaves (for garnishing)
Salt to taste
Oil - 3 Tbsp
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Preparation:
Roast the Sesame seeds in a pan and mix it with the chickpea flour. In the meanwhile, heat 1.5 tbsp of oil and add the onion paste. Let the onions fry in the oil. Add the ginger garlic paste. Leave the two to fry for 2-3 mins. Add in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, and cumin powder and mix well. Now add in the sesame seeds and chickpea flour. Mix all of them and let it cook for a while. Add a pinch of salt as well. Cover with a lid and occasionally do keep stiring the gravy. It will take approximately 7 mins to cook. Remove the gravy from the pan and keep aside.
Now, heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the eggplant with 1 tsp of salt. Cover it with a lid. Let the eggplant soften up. Once it has softened up, add the sesame-besan gravy. Mix it well and leave to cook. Add salt to taste and do stir occasionally. It should take 8-10 minutes to cook. Now add the garam masala and mix well. Leave to cook for another 2 mins and the eggplant delight is ready. Garnish with coriander
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