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Khatte Baingan

  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

Tangy, spiced, and deeply comforting — Khatte Baingan is a dish that brings together bold flavours with everyday simplicity. The softness of brinjals paired with a lightly sour, aromatic gravy makes it a staple that feels both homely and festive. This week, we’re sharing this Jammu-based recipe from the kitchen of Suman Manhas, an expert in Dogri cooking. Cooked in P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, the dish develops a rich base where the sharpness of mustard oil beautifully balances the tanginess of tamarind and the warmth of spices. It’s a flavour profile that’s vibrant, layered, and incredibly satisfying.


Khatte Baingan

Ingredients for Khatte Baingan

  • Small brinjals (baingan) – 500 g

  • P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil – as required

  • Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch

  • Onions – 3 medium, finely chopped

  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp

  • Tamarind pulp – 2–3 tbsp (or amchur as an alternative)

  • Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp

  • Fennel powder (saunf) – 1 tsp

  • Kasuri methi – a pinch

  • Salt – to taste

  • Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish

Method for Khatte Baingan

  1. Wash the brinjals and make small slits. Soak them in warm water for a while, then lightly fry in P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil until slightly golden. Keep aside.

  2. In the same oil, add a pinch of hing. Add chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste, sautéing until golden brown.

  3. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, and salt. Cook until the oil -enriched with P Mark Mustard Oil, begins to separate.

  4. Add tamarind pulp (or amchur) and mix well to bring in the tangy flavour.

  5. Add the fried brinjals along with a little water. Sprinkle kasuri methi, cover, and cook on a low flame for 10–15 minutes until the brinjals turn soft.

  6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and let it rest briefly before serving.

  7. Your Khatte Baingan dish is ready!

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