Eggplant Affair - A Fusion Dish
30 March, 2017
Celebrity Chef prepares this eggplant delicacy which brings out the true flavour of Eggplant. With peanut topping which adds a crush to this dish. It can be used as a dip for Lavash or Pita bread.
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Ingredients
- For Creamy brinjal topping
- Brinjal 1 Large
- Garlic Paste 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Hung curds 2 tablespoon
- Tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon
- Tomato 1 de- seed and diced
- Onion 1/2 finely diced
- Salt
- For Crunchy Peanut topping
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
- Green chillies 2 finely chopped
- Curry leaves 7 sliced
- Peanuts roasted, skin removed and roughly chopped 100 gms
- Sesame seeds lightly roasted 20 gms
- Fresh coriander 2 tbsp
- Salt
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Instructions
- To make Brinjal topping Rub the brinjal with oil and roast directly over a flame, turning constantly till done. When done, remove from flame, cool slightly, peel and chop.
- Mix the chopped brinjal with all the remaining ingredients and keep aside.
- For making Peanut topping -Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies, and fry for 1/2 a minute.
- Add the crushed peanuts, sesame seeds and finish with fresh coriander.
- For Making Brinjal Fry - Take the brinjal slices and rub it with red chilli powder, chat masala powder and salt.
- Coat the slices with bread crumbs and fry in the Air Fryer, which lets one enjoy fried food with minimal oil, till golden brown.
Notes
MasterChef session 2 Runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystified ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook at a food tasting event. The event was hosted by TTK Prestige, showcased Chef Shazia demonstrating the ease of recreating Michelin star quality food at home and reiterating the importance of sourcing fresh local produce and quality ingredients for fine tasting food. This Recipe uses Prestige Veggie Cutter, Prestige Air Fryer which has been newly launched by TTK Prestige.
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