Tag: Brinjal

Brinjal
BRINJAL/EGG PLANT, INGREDIENTS

Eggplant /Brinjal|All about eggplants

Eggplant (US, Australia), Aubergine (UK), or Brinjal (South Asia and South Africa) is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit. Most commonly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in various cuisines. Although often considered a vegetable, it is a berry by botanical definition.

BRINJAL/EGG PLANT, FOOD, VEGETARIAN - DRY PREPARATION, VEGETARIAN DISHES

Eggplant Stir Fry/ Baingan Bharta (Punjabi Version)

Baingan Bharta ? It is a vegetarian dish, which originated in Punjab, that is prepared by mincing eggplant (baingan) that is  grilled over charcoal or direct fire. This infuses the dish with a smoky flavour. A very  popular vegetarian dish in the Indian cuisine and a hot favorite of many, is easy to prepare & delicious when served with Indian flat breads. Baingan Bharta is the Indian version of Baba Ghanoush, the Levantine or Syrian dish of mashed cooked eggplant.

BRINJAL/EGG PLANT, FOOD, HERBS, METHI/FENUGREEK LEAVES, VEGETARIAN - DRY PREPARATION, VEGETARIAN DISHES

Methi Bhaingan (Fenugreek with Eggplant curry)

Methi-Baingan (Fenugreek with Eggplant) curry A cold blustery wind was blowing the beautiful leaves off the trees, with hunger pangs roaring mightier than the wind,I walked into home after work, only to hear the gentle hum of the refrigerator….there are days when you wish the “genie” sat inside the refrigerator […]

FOOD, VEGETARIAN DISHES

SMOKED EGGPLANT CURRY

Smoked Eggplant Curry What comes to mind when I think of eggplants? Nightshade,my grand mom’s peculiar taste for that color in a sari, the color purple,the yummy goodness of having them stuffed with spices…yes the list is endless .The eggplant is a very versatile vegetable in that, it plays a […]