Achari baigan or Spicy Eggplant

 This is the only eggplant recipe which my hubby likes. And lucky me, it is super easy to make and makes him happy. When I was a kid, I used to call this "chuha(mouse) baigan", as it need baby eggplants.

On countless occasions, i have asked my mom to make this. And she happily made it every time. Now I know why :P. This recipe only needs eggplant and few spices. What else we need in life, the lesser the ingredients, the tastier the dish :). Am I right or what :P. Enjoy super delicious, quick and easy achari baigan.

Ingredients:

7-8 baby eggplants
1 small piece of ginger - julienne
1 tbsp mustard oil

Spices:

1 tbsp garam masala
pinch of asafoetida
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tbsp dry mango/amchoor powder
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds

Garnish:
Coriander leaves

Recipe:

1. Take a deep fry pan, place it over medium heat and add mustard oil.
2. Once oil is heated add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
3. Once cumin seeds start to crackle, add ginger. Cook it for few seconds.
4. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds and cook for few seconds.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Cook for few seconds.
6. Add eggplant and coat it properly with spices. Close the lid and cook it for 7-8 minutes. Keep stirring in between.

7. Once done, garnish with coriander leaves.