Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Tamarind | not in our table | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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