Intro: These Spicy & Tangy Baby Eggplants or Aubergines go very well with Rotis. Perfect for breakfast or any meal. The taste & flavors are truly mind blowing.
(A) To make the Khatte Baingan:
Boil, peel & mash the Potatoes. Crush the Cardamom seeds & Peppercorns in a Mortar & Pestle or with a rolling pin. Add it to the mashed potatoes along with the chopped Onions, Garlic Paste & a teaspoon of Salt. Mix well.
Wash the Eggplants. Pat dry. Make 4 slits keeping the stems & tops intact. Stuff with the Potato mixture. Pack tightly.
Heat Mustard Oil in a large nonstick Pan/Skillet over high heat. Smoke it. Reduce heat.
Tip in the Cinnamon Stick, Pepper Corns & the Cloves. Let them crackle & release the lovely aroma.
Add the Eggplants. Shallow fry until tender over low to medium heat turning occasionally. *Best way is to lift the Pan by the handle & swirl the Eggplants around. You might like to cook covered to avoid the spluttering.
Add the Chopped Tomatoes, followed by the Tamarind Paste, Kashmiri Mirch, Turmeric & Salt. Cook covered for about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the Coriander Leaves & the Green Chilies.
Serve hot with Roti/Parantha.
(B) To make the Dough:
Combine the four & 1 teaspoon cooking oil in a large bowl.
Make a well in the middle.
Add a little water. (Add water little by little as required).
Make a pliable dough.
Keep it covered until you are ready to cook.
(C) To make the Rotis.
Make lemon sized balls of the dough. Flatten between your palms to make thick disks.
Dredge in dry flour & roll out about 6 inches in diameter with minimal & equal pressure with the help of a rolling pin.
Place on a hot Tawa/Griddle or Pan.
Roast for a couple of minutes flipping a few times.
When light brown spots appear on top of the Roti. Place it on top of a Roti ring or directly on open flame with the help of tongs. Cook until the Roti fluffs up.
Remove on a plate lined with a paper napkin. Apply Desi Ghee if you wish to. Make the rest of the Rotis the same way.
The delectable Khatte Baingan are ready to be devoured with the freshly made Rotis.
Enjoy! Bon Appètit!!
