Bhagara Baingan

==Description==
* Ethnicity - South Indian
* Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
==Ingredients==
* 250 gm: Baingans of the small variety 
* 1/2cup: Onions-finely chopped 
* ½ tsp: garlic paste 
* ½ tsp: ginger paste 
* 1/4cup: Grated dry coconut 
* 2 tsp: tamarind paste or to taste 
* 1 tbsp: Coriander seeds-roasted 
* 2 tsp: cumin, roasted 
* 2 tsp: sesame seeds, roasted 
* 1/4tsp: turmeric 
* 1/2tsp: Powdered red pepper 
* 7-8 no: curry leaves 
* 1 tbsp: Hara dhania for garnish 
* 1/4cup: oil 
* oil for deep frying 
* 2 tsp: salt or to taste 
==Directions==
# Slit the baingans and deep fry over high heat, till glossy and a little tender. 
# Remove from oil and keep aside. 
# Grind the coconut and the roasted coriander, cumin and sesame seeds together, using a little water if need be. 
# Heat the 1/4cup of oil and sauté the onions, ginger and garlic till onions are soft and a little transparent. Add curry leaves and turn around, then the ground mixture and sauté till the fat separates. 
# Add the tamarind paste, salt, turmeric, red pepper and mix well, and then add the baingans. Turn around a few times. 
# Add about a quarter of a cup of water. 
# Bring to a boil and simmer and cover for about 5 minutes. 
# Serve hot garnished with the hara dhania.
Category:Indian Recipes
Category:South Indian Recipes
Category:Tamarind Recipes
Category:Curry Recipes
Category:Sesame seed Recipes
Category:Curry leaf Recipes
Category:Turmeric Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes