on May 07, 2022, Updated Apr 02, 2024 Here are some more baingan recipes that you may like: Baingan Methi, Baingan Bharta, Aloo Baingan, Hyderabadi Bagara Baingan, and Kashmiri Dahi Baingan.
About Kalonji Baingan
Kalonji Baingan is an everyday Indian sabzi prepared with eggplants, nigella seeds (kalonji), fennel seeds (saunf), and a few more simple ingredients. It is super easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes. This eggplant sabji is best served with phulka and a dal of your choice for weekday meals. It also tastes great with a simple combo of dal chawal or kadhi chawal. You can also pack it in the lunch box with tawa paratha. Fennel (Saunf) and Nigella Seeds (Kalonji) – These spices are the star ingredients of this recipe. They add a unique taste and flavor, making this baingan sabzi different from others. Oil – This sabji tastes best when made in mustard oil, but you can use any cooking oil if mustard oil is not easily available. Spice Powders – You will need basic spice powders such as Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and dry mango powder(amchoor). Adjust the red chili powder according to your taste. Others – You will also need garlic, onions, salt, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves).