Brinjal and fenugreek bake
Fried brinjal and potato layered with a peanut and methi gravy
Crisp-fried brinjal and potato slices layered with a rich gravy of tomatoes, fresh fenugreek (methi) and ground peanuts, tempered with mustard, cumin and asafoetida, and baked. Serve hot with naan or paratha.
- Total time
- 70 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
For the tempering
For the gravy
For the seasoning
To garnish
Method
0/8 doneStep 1: Heat 2 cups oil to 350°F and deep fry 9 oz brinjals (aubergines) and 9 oz potatoes in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and keep aside.
15 minStep 2: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1 tsp mustard seeds; when they pop, add 1 tsp cumin seeds and ¼ tsp asafoetida. Add 9 oz tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
6 minStep 3: Add 1 ⅜ oz fresh fenugreek leaves, 9 oz peanuts, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 1 tbsp garlic paste, 1 tsp chilli paste, 1 tbsp coriander-cumin powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Step 4: Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, until the gravy is done. Add ½ cup water if it is too thick to spread.
5 minStep 5: Heat the oven to 350°F. Divide the brinjals and potatoes in half, and the gravy into 3 parts.
Step 6: In a baking dish, make layers of gravy, brinjals and potatoes, gravy, brinjals and potatoes, and end with gravy.
Step 7: Garnish with 1 tomato and 2 tbsp fresh coriander.
Step 8: Bake for 20 minutes. Serve hot with naan or paratha.
20 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 46 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does brinjal and fenugreek bake take?
- About 70 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of mustard seeds?
- Cumin seeds, same amount (different flavour, same crackle).
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