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If you love Eggplant (Baingan, Brinjal, Aubergine), you’ll love this Eggplant Raita. Most people are used to eating raita (a combination of yogurt with shredded or cubed vegetables such as cucumber, radish, onions, carrots, etc) as a mere accompaniment, but this Baingan Raita recipe can hold it’s own. Enjoy it with rice or chapati.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
Chinese Eggplant – 1, cut into semi-circles
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
Onions – 1 small, finely chopped
Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
Green Chili – to taste, for garnish
Salt – to taste
Yogurt – 2 cups
Cilantro – for garnish, finely chopped
Method:
1. Heat Oil in a non-stick pan.
2. Add Mustard Seeds and allow them to pop.
3. Add Onions, Garlic, Turmeric Powder and Green Chilies. Cook until Onions are translucent.
4. Add Eggplant (baingan) and cook on high heat until almost tender. Stir frequently.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook eggplant until tender.
6. Remove Eggplant into a bowl and salt it. Allow it to come to room temperature.
7. Add Salt to Yogurt and mix well. Add cooled Eggplant into the yogurt and mix well.
8. Garnish with Cilantro (coriander leaves).
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September 28th, 2009 at 2:54 am
[...] Detailed Eggplant Raita recipe [...]
September 28th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ……… gudddddddd
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September 28th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
hi Hetal & Anuja thanx for ur effort.i am new to cooking just few months back i married and i came to US and started cooking now ur tips & cooking videos r very usefull to me.ur pans r looking clean and like new but mine r very durty and a brown layer is forming can u plz help me how i can clean that.and ur spatula is good i found that for 5$each can u tell me where can i get for less cost.
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hetal Reply:
September 29th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Hi Usha,
For stainless steel pots and pans, AJAX powder works really well. You have to sprinkle the powder on the pan and scrub it with a scouring pad. The pan will shine after that. Be sure to rinse properly.
We got our spatula at a Dollar Store, but cannot find it anymore…sorry.
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Lakshmi Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Great work you guys on sharing the recipes and the wonderful demos. From the day I read this tip for keeping vessels shine, I am looking for AJAX powder at various stores like walmart, target etc. But couldn’t find the powder form. only liquid form is available. Where do u we get this powder?
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hetal Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Hi Lakshmi,
Ajax powder is available where all the cleaning supplies are kept. It comes in a round cardboard container similar shape and size to salt. The liquid form is not the same, as it is a dishwashing liquid. The powder Ajax is also great for scrubbing and shining steel sinks.
sonal Reply:
September 29th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
hi usha,
one tip to keep your stainless steel cookware like new is that u have to pour the food out of the pan into a bowl after its cooked and wash the pans immediately using soft pads and dry it immediately too. hope this helps.
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September 28th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Anu you need to mind your own business. I think they both are wonderful and are doing a great job together. How do you know what Hetal is thinking? You probably have a lot of time to think what other’s are thinking. You need to find a good hobby. Please find something better to do.You need to improve on your English also.
Thanks
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September 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
thanx Hetal and sonal
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September 29th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Hi Hetal and Anuja,
First of all, thanks for all the wonderful recipes.I came to US last year and didn’t know to cook a single thing.I came across ur site and have learnt to cook quite well. Believe it or not my mom is real impressed and thinks i’ve taken her position.
PLease can you help me with the names of the following vegetables available in American stores.
1.Tori/ Torai
2.Kaddu/ Petha (vegetable)
3.Tinda
4.Karela
5.Sarson ka Saag
Kindly help me with the English version available in American stores.
Hats off to u guys for making me a good cook…
Thanks in advance!!
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hetal Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 2:52 am
Hi Seena,
Thanks for the compliments!
1. Torai = Chinese Okra
2. Petha = Ash Gourd, Winter Melon, White Pumpkin
3. Tinda = Tindora (They actually label them that in Walmart)
4. Karela = Bitter Melon
5. Sarson ka Saag = Mustard Leaves or Mustard Greens
Hope that helps!
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hetal Reply:
October 1st, 2009 at 3:26 am
Sorry Seena,
I think what I said about Tinda being the same as Tindora is not correct. I’m not sure exactly what it is called in English. However, I’m told that you can only find it in Indian grocery stores in the frozen section.
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seena Reply:
October 1st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Thanks Hetal for your prompt response.Thank you once again.
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Alka Reply:
November 14th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Hi Hetal and Seena,
Just happened to read this and want to inform you both that TINDA is called “Baby Pumpkin”.
Cheers!
October 3rd, 2009 at 3:09 am
Wow..that’s a great recipe, thanks. You have a tip from that for your tip tuesday. To make a quick raita, just add any leftover dry sabzi(vegetable), and you will have instant raita, probably a new one everyday!!
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anuja Reply:
October 5th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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October 16th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Hi Hetal & Anuja,
So after watching this recipe of yours I was very tempted to try and quickly went to the grocery store today and bought all the stuff…everyone at home HATES eggplant and I only found this out after i decided to make it…so I didnt listen to them but went ahead with this recipe and everyone ofcourse tried it.They absolutely loved it..their opinion on eggplants even changed…and want me to make this again for a diwali party this weekend. THANKS sooo much! YOu guys ROCK
keep it more cominggggg…………………..Happy Diwali:)
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November 8th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Thanks alot for the recipe for Baingan Raita; it was gorgeous. Could you please do recioes on Baingan and potatoes; baingan and carots, and baingan and cabbage. I cant wait. Thanks again.
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