Ingredients: Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant) - cut into long wedges, teaspoon Poppy seeds, teaspoon Yellow mustard seeds, cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt), Green Chilli - slit, inch Ginger - chopped, teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera), teaspoon Red Chilli powder, pinch Sugar, - to taste, oil - for cooking, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Begun Basanti Recipe, firstly chop the eggplant and marinate them with a teaspoon of turmeric powder and keep it aside.Grind the poppy seeds and mustard seeds in a grinder to a smooth powder and keep it aside.Heat a kadai with mustard oil, Add eggplant and roast them well till they soften. You can sprinkle little water and salt and cover it and cook. This will help in cooking faster.Take the brinjal out, add little more oil and add chopped ginger. Saute until it softens. Add green chilli and sautéed brinjal.Add poppy seed, mustard seed powder and mix well. Add the remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder and cumin powder. Cook until the spices have well combined.Add curd and sprinkle and mix well. Cook until the gravy thickens a bit and serve hot.Serve the Begun Basanti Recipe along with Cholar Dal and Bengali Luchi to create a nice bengali meal for your lunch.