Kashmiri Dahi Baingan Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Kashmiri Dahi Baingan Recipe, place the cut eggplant/ brinjal pieces in a bowl of salted water for about 10 minutes

Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon of mustard oil into a preheated pan

Step 3: Drain the baingan from its water and add the drained baingan to the pan

Step 4: Sprinkle salt after adding the baingan cubes, stir well to combine

Step 5: Cover and cook the brinjal until soft and roasted

Step 6: Once done turn off the heat and keep aside

Step 7: Into a mixing bowl, add the curd, ginger powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste and whisk well to make a smooth mixture

Step 8: Now we will make the Kashmiri Dahi Baingan:In a kadai, heat the rest of the mustard oil on medium heat

Step 9: Once the oil is hot add the coarsely pounded fennel seeds, green cardamom, asafoetida and saute for a few seconds till the aromas are released

Step 10: Add the whisked curd and give it a brisk boil for 1 minute

Step 11: Keep whisking to get a smooth dahi mixture

Step 12: Add the roasted brinjal and boil for another 3-4 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 13: Check the salt and adjust according to taste and transfer the Kashmiri Dahi Baingan to a serving bowl

Step 14: Serve Kashmiri Dahi Baingan Recipe along with Steamed Rice or Phulka and a side of Kashmiri Style Bharit Marchavangun Recipe-Stuffed Chillies for a simple weekday meal