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Dahi Baingan

Published: Jul 9, 2021 · by Shilpa · Leave a Comment

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Dahi baingan is a simple dish made with eggplant, yogurt, and minimal spices. This easy Odia dish is very easy to make and is ready in 15 minutes. This dish is suitable for festivals too as it uses no onion and garlic.
eggplant in yogurt sauce.

Dahi Baingan (Eggplant in yogurt sauce) step-by-step recipe with photos.

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About this recipe

Dahi baingan or dahi wale baingan or baingan raita is a simple dish made with eggplant, yogurt, and minimal spices. This Odia dish is very easy to make and is ready in 15 minutes. This dish is suitable for festivals too as it uses no onion and garlic. Pan-fried eggplant mixed with yogurt that is seasoned with minimum spices is a winning side dish not just for everyday meals, but also for potlucks and parties.

The use of spices in my version of dahi baingan is minimal. All you need are six main ingredients - eggplant, yogurt, turmeric powder, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. I make it very similar to raita with a simple tadka (seasoning) added to yogurt and pan-fried eggplant.

The first time I ate brinjal in curd was in Puri, Odisha and I loved it. This has been a regular in my kitchen since and is loved by all of us. This delicious twist on begun bhaja (Bengali-style fried eggplants) is something you don't want to miss!

Ingredients

Eggplant: Use fresh and tender eggplant to make dahi wale baingan. Click here to see how to select eggplant for this dish.

Yogurt: I use homemade yogurt to make dahi baingan or eggplant raita.

Spices: I use mustard seeds and cumin seeds to make the tempering (tadka/seasoning). The only powdered spice I use is turmeric powder.

baingan raita

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Bonus

This dish:
- is very easy to make and can be put together in less than 15 minutes
- tastes good when served either cold or at room temperature
- can be made ahead
- is a great variation from the regular eggplant dishes

Step by step instructions

Rub the eggplant with turmeric and salt. Heat oil and fry the eggplant and fry on medium heat until they are golden brown and fully cooked (steps 1,2).

fry the eggplants.

Whisk the yogurt well until it is smooth and without lumps (step 3).

In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil and add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add cumin seeds and curry leaves (step 4).

whisk yogurt and make temerping.

Add the tempering to the yogurt and mix well. Add the fried eggplant and mix gently (steps 5,6).

dahi baingan steps.
dahi baingan

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Dahi Baingan (Eggplant in yogurt)

Shilpa
Dahi baingan is a simple dish made with eggplant, yogurt, and minimal spices. This easy Odia dish is very easy to make and is ready in 15 minutes. This dish is suitable for festivals too as it uses no onion and garlic.
5 from 1 vote
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 cups yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon oil plus 1 teaspoon for tempering
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 6-8 curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • Wash the eggplant and cut them into small cubes
  • Rub the eggplant with turmeric and salt
  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a frying pan or kadhai
  • Add the eggplant and fry on medium heat until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside
  • Take yogurt in a large bowl and whisk it well until it is smooth and without lumps. Set aside
  • In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil and add mustard seeds
  • Once it splutters, add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds and turn off the heat
  • Add the tempering to the yogurt and mix well. Check for seasoning
  • Add the fried eggplant and mix gently
  • Dahi baingan is ready to be served
Nutrition Facts
Dahi Baingan (Eggplant in yogurt)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 30mg1%
Potassium 236mg7%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 104IU2%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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