Baingan ka Raita Recipe by RecipeTrier /بیگن کا رائتہ Aubergine / Egg plant Dip

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat while bell pepper is milder.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onion adds freshness and is often cheaper.

Cut slits into the eggplants and insert garlic cloves into the slits.

Insert green chilies into the second eggplant.

Grill the eggplants, tomato, and onion on low flame until charred.

Remove the skin from the grilled eggplants while they are still hot.

Chop the roasted eggplants, tomato, green chilies, and onion.

In a pan, heat mustard oil and add the chopped ingredients.

Cook on low heat until the eggplant is tender and water evaporates.

Add salt, black pepper, and cumin to the mixture and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add yogurt, mixing thoroughly.

Add chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed.

Prepare a tempering by heating mustard oil, adding cumin and leftover garlic, then pour over the raita.

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