AUBERGINE RAITA

Preparation Method :

• Grind the garlic, green chillies, and coriander together to a fine paste. Mix this paste and a little salt with the yogurt.
• Fry the aubergines: Heat the oil in a flat pan. Sprinkle a little salt over the aubergine on both sides. Fry the aubergine pieces to a rich golden brown. Set aside.
• Place the yogurt in a slightly deep and wide serving dish. Arrange the fried aubergine over the yogurt.
• Sprinkle the roasted cumin powder and the red chilli powder over the aubergine.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the cumin seeds with the red chillies.
• When the red chillies darkens a little, add the curry leaves and remove from flame.
• When slightly cool, pour the baghar over the aubergine relish. Keep refrigerated till it is served.