Mallika's Bhagare Baingan

Ingredients:

For 2 (For 4)

Baby Aubergines: 700g (1400g)

Onion: 1 (2)

Peanuts: 1 sachet (2 sachets)

Mustard Seeds: 1 pod (2 pods)

Nigella Seeds: 1 pod (2 pods)

Fennel Seeds: 1 pod (2 pods)

Curry Leaves: 1 pod (2 pods)

Crushed Garlic: 2 sachets (4 sachets)

Crushed Ginger: 2 sachets (4 sachets)

Crushed Green Chilli: 1 sachet (2 sachets)

Aromatic Spice Blend: 1 pod (2 pods)

Peanut Butter: 1 pod (2 pods)

Coconut Milk: 1 tin (2 tins)

Tahini: 1 pod (2 pods)

Tamarind: 1 pod (2 pods)

Nutritional Information:

Energy (kcal) 756 Fat 57g of which saturates 3g Carbohydrates 40g of which sugars 16g Protein 18g Salt 0.48

Recipe Description:

This regal dish is most closely associated with the Hyderabadi Nizams, the Mughal administrators who declared their independence as the Empire crumbled. Without their rebellion we may have never experienced the tantalising Hyderabadi cuisine. Baghare means ‘tempered’, so the name of the recipe actually refers to the spice tempering. Serve with flatbreads for scooping up the curry.

• Preparation time:

  For 2 - 35 minsFor 4 - 35 mins

• Cooking time:

  For 2 - 90 minsFor 4 - 100 mins