Side dishe for 2

Achardi Baingan

Name: Achardi Baingan
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 onion chopped; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp marwari chili pickle; 5 1/2 baby indian eggplants; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar

Baby eggplants simmer with toasted spices, onion, and chili pickle until tender and coated in a sweet, savory sauce.

Typical price

$12.14for 4 servings

$3.03 per serving$12.14 for 4

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70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Side dishes

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.06Typical price
Eggplant$1.99/lb typical	2.75 lb	$5.47Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.07

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugar

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Ingredients

1/2 onion chopped
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp marwari chili pickle
5 1/2 baby indian eggplants
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Steps

Cut several shallow slits in each eggplant without cutting it apart.
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, then toast the fennel, coriander, and cumin seeds for 1 minute.
Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring until softened.
Stir in the chili pickle, eggplants, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 45 to 50 minutes, turning the eggplants occasionally.
Uncover and cook for 5 minutes, until the eggplants are fully tender and the sauce thickens.