Bharwa Baingan Masala Recipe | How to make Bharwa Baingan Masala | Food Lover's Point

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor and is often more accessible.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are commonly available and less expensive.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Almond flour adds a nutty flavor while being lower in carbs.

Wash and slit the eggplants lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Prepare a stuffing by mixing chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices in a bowl.

Add fresh coriander and lemon juice to the stuffing mixture and combine well.

Stuff the eggplants with the prepared mixture, ensuring they are filled evenly.

Heat mustard oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Place the stuffed eggplants in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.

Add a splash of water to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the eggplants are tender.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stuffed eggplants and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with additional fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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