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    Published: Dec 30, 2018 · Modified: Sep 3, 2021 by Saima · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases · This blog generates income via ads.

    Dahi Baingan (Fried Eggplant in Yoghurt)

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    Eggplant in yoghurt (dahi baingan) in a bowl

    Dahi baingan is an Indian side dish that's made with lightly fried eggplant, onions, garlic and cilantro in yoghurt. Simple and soothing!

    Can't take the heat of Indian food? Have that spicy curry with spoonfuls of cold dahi baingan. It is the perfect complement to almost all Indian entrees.

    When laying the table for a full Indian meal, this is my favourite side dish. It is simple, quickly made and very tasty.

    While most recipes for this dish involve deep frying the eggplant and adding spices like turmeric and red chilli powders, I like to keep things simple. I don't deep fry and I don't currify (just invented that word!) the baingan (eggplant). My dahi baingan tastes just lovely with a few ingredients and a straightforward/no-fuss method of cooking.

    How to make dahi baingan

    Step 1: Shallow fry thin eggplant slices. Keep aside.

    shallow fried eggplant

    Step 2: Saute cumin + mustard seeds, sliced onions and garlic in a little oil.

    onion and garlic frying in oil

    Step 3: Add the fried eggplant (half) and onion-garlic tempering to yoghurt. Mix well.

    dahi baingan in a bowl

    Step 4: Garnish with the remaining eggplant and fresh cilantro.

    dahi baingan in a bowlFinito! Now, wasn't that simple?

    My adaptation of dahi baingan tastes great with rice dishes like biryani, pulao and even rajma chawal (kidney beans with rice). I even eat it with plain boiled rice sometimes, especially if it's left over from the day before. In fact, I love having left over dahi baingan with pretty much anything!

    Fancy more Indian eggplant recipes? Check these out:

    • Baghare Baingan (tangy eggplant curry)
    • Baingan Bharta (mashed eggplant stir fry)
    Dahi baingan in a bowl.

    Dahi Baingan (Fried Eggplant in Yogurt)

    Saima Zaidi
    Dahi baingan is an Indian yogurt side dish that's made with lightly fried eggplant, onions, garlic and cilantro mixed with yogurt. It goes very well with all kinds of rice dishes like pulao and biryani as well as curries. Simple and soothing!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4
    Calories 264.6 kcal

    Equipment

    • Frypan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 baby eggplants sliced
    • 2 tablespoon oil for shallow frying
    • 1 cup red onions sliced
    • 4 garlic cloves chopped
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 2 cups yogurt
    • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
    • 1 green chilli deseeded and sliced (optional)
    • sea salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place a medium-sized frypan on medium heat, add the oil and shallow fry the sliced eggplant until golden brown on both sides. Remove and keep aside.
    • In the same oil as the eggplant was fried, add the cumin and mustard seeds. When they splutter, add onion and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool down.
    • Take some cold yogurt in a bowl and add salt, half the eggplant as well as the onion and garlic along with any oil in the pan. Mix well.
    • Garnish with the remaining eggplant, cilantro and green chilli. Serve cold.

    Notes

    1. If baby eggplant is not available, take a medium sized eggplant and halve it. Cut thin slices off one half and use these for frying.
    2. Let the onion-garlic mixture cool down completely before adding it to the yogurt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264.6kcalCarbohydrates: 11.6gProtein: 5gFat: 22.4gSaturated Fat: 2.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19.2gSodium: 356mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 7.9g
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    1. Tara says

      December 31, 2018 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Such a refreshing dish! That fried eggplant looks absolutely incredible. I definitely need to try this soon.

      Reply
    2. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says

      December 31, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Such amazing flavors in this dish! I love how unique this recipe is, yet easy enough to make anytime!

      Reply
    3. [email protected] says

      December 31, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Spicy Indian food is always on my must-try recipes list! And love how easily its cooked and served.

      Reply
      • Saima says

        December 31, 2018 at 2:47 pm

        Thanks, Lola. But the beauty of this dish is that it is not spicy. Rather, it is cool and soothing.

        Reply
    4. Kelly Anthony says

      December 31, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      What a simple yet flavorful dish. I've never had dahi baingan but I can't wait to give this a try.

      Reply
    5. Cathy says

      December 31, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      How wonderful that with such simple ingredients you can create such a unique and delicious dish! Delish!

      Reply
    6. Nihad says

      February 24, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      Tried this today. Came out delish!!

      Reply

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