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Cut brinjals into one inch thick slices.
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Sprinkle salt, after 10 minutes wash and dry.
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On other hand prepare for garnishing. Heat ghee and fry sliced onions, cashew nuts and raisins until golden brown.
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Remove from flame and keep aside.
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Fry brinjals in leftover ghee until tender cooked.
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Add onions, once it turns transparent brown add ginger garlic paste and remaining dry spices.
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Add chopped tomatoes and sauté until ghee oozes out.
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Now add yogurt/ curd, salt and coriander leaves.
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Cook till the gravy thickens by stirring so that the gravy doesn’t get stick to the bottom and burn.
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Add tenderly cooked brinjals to the gravy and cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
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Sprinkle with garnish ingredients on top.
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Badshahi Baingan tastes good when served hot with rice or parathas.