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Khatte Baingan

Khatte Baingan

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Khatte Baingan is a sharp and intensely flavorful eggplant dish from the Kashmiri culinary repertoire, known for its magnifique tart and spicy profile. This dish features whole baby eggplants that are deep-fried and then simmered in a tangy gravy made from tamarind or lemon juice and dry ginger. Unlike common eggplant curries, it does not use onions or garlic, relying entirely on the power of Kashmiri spices. It represents the bold and clean essence of mountain cooking where acidity is used to balance rich fats. Serve it hot with steamed rice for a signature palate-awakening experience.

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

500g Baby Eggplants (Baingan), slit
2 tbsp Tamarind pulp
1 tsp Fennel powder
1 tsp Ginger powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
2 Dried red chilies
3 tbsp Mustard oil
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Sugar
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using fresh baby eggplants is the absolute secret to achieving the traditional professional-grade sweetness.
  • Frying the eggplants before simmering is mandatory specifically to maintain their magnifique and professional-grade texture.
  • Adding a little roasted cumin powder at the end provides a professional-grade high-end magnifique smoky finish.

Nutritional Information(Per 200g)

Calories

180 kcal

Protein

3g

Fat

12g

Carbs

16g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.