Huma’s 10 min Turkish Baba Ganoush (Baingan ka Raita in hung curd)

Huma’s 10 min Turkish Baba Ganoush (Baingan ka Raita in hung curd) served with a flaxseed or whole wheat chapati : with Indian masala twist ✨💕👩‍🍳

Ingredients:-

- 1 medium-sized eggplant (baingan)
- 1 cup hung yogurt
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil (mustard or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon dahi bada masala (any brand)
- 2-3 whole dry red chillies
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 5-6 curry leaves





















Instructions:-
1. Place the whole eggplant directly on an open flame on the stove. Cook until the skin is charred and the inside is soft. Allow it to cool.
2. Peel off the charred skin from the eggplant, mash the cooked flesh, and mix it with the hung yogurt in a bowl. Add sea salt to taste and mix well.
3. In a small pan, heat the oil. Add cumin seeds, dahi bada masala, whole dry red chillies, crushed garlic, and curry leaves. Let the spices sizzle and release their aroma.
4. Pour this tempering (bhagar) over the eggplant-yogurt mixture. Mix everything well to combine the flavors.
5. Serve the Baingan ka Raita chilled as a side dish or main dish along with cucumber salad and either flaxseed or whole wheat chapati.
Enjoy your delicious Baingan ka Raita with this recipe.✨