Chanay ki Dal Aur Baingan is a speciality of Khala Hameeda (my mother's younger sister). She liked to cook it very much. It is very tasty vegetarian dish popular in Punjab.
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| Chanay Ki Dal Aur Baingan چنے کی دال اور بینگن |
Ingredients:
- Egg plant (Baingan/Brinjal/Aubergine) chopped 3-4 medium size
- Dal Channa (Chickpea Dal) 1 pao (250g)
- Onion chopped 2
- Tomatoes chopped 2
- Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
- Garlic paste 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Coriander leaves for Garnish
- Green Chillies for Garnish
- Salt to taste
- Red Chillies 1-2 teaspoon
- Haldi 1/2 easpoon
- Coriander powder 1 + 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam Masla powder 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
- Wash then soak dal in water for 1 hour.
- Boil the soaked dal in enough water, drain and keep aside.
- Now light brown onion in oil, add ginger garlic pastes, tomatoes and spices.
- Fry till oil separates out.
- Add brinjal fry for 3 minutes them simmer till brinjals are cooked.
- Now add boiled dal and continue to cook on low heat for 8-10 mintes.
- Garnish with green chillies and fresh coriander leaves and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Delicious Chanay Ki Dal aur Baingan is ready.
- Serve with boiled rice or roti and pickle.
