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Eggplant with yogurt

Eggplant with yogurt

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An easy and delicious Indian accompaniment for curry dishes.

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Recipe from Anka, MediaWiki default, Awo and 2 other contributors (KochWiki), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Eggplant with yogurt, or “baigan dahi” in Hindi, is a classic Indian dish that pairs perfectly with curry. This side dish is easy to prepare and offers a unique and refreshing flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time25 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodgrill, frying pan
  • Estimated cost$7.78 $1.95 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.50
  • $1.76
  • $0.33
  • $0.10
  • $0.25
  • $0.00
  • $0.46
  • $0.28
  • $0.19
  • $0.19
  • $0.16
  • $0.15
  • $0.37
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 11 of 14 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the eggplants on a grill covered with parchment paper and cook them on the grill until they are a dark brown color. ≈ 3 min
  2. The eggplants should be tender. ≈ 3 min
  3. Approximately 15 minutes, then remove the skin from the eggplants.
  4. Lightly break up the meat with a fork and place it in a bowl. ≈ 3 min
  5. Finely chop the Allium ascalonicum, dice the Allium sativum, and add all the other spices (except the caramel), then sauté in a little fat in a pan for about 5 to 8 minutes.
  6. Combine the mashed eggplant with the preparation described above. ≈ 4 min
  7. Caramelize and season with caramel.
  8. Prepare the yogurt. ≈ 3 min
  9. Taste and, if necessary, adjust the seasoning. ≈ 2 min
  10. Optionally, add some lemon juice to enhance the flavor. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Eggplant with yogurt

  • 2-3 eggplants$3.50
  • 2-3 tablespoons of clarified butter or ghee$1.76
  • 2-4 Allium ascalonicum$0.33
  • 2-4 cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)$0.10
  • 0.2-0.3 liters of yogurt made with whole milk$0.25
  • 1/2 cup of sugar$0.00
  • 1/4 cup of garam masala$0.46
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper$0.28
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric$0.19
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground cumin$0.19
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro$0.16
  • 2-3 teaspoons of grated ginger$0.15
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg$0.37
  • 1 tablespoon of sea salt or table salt$0.04

Total$7.78

that's $1.95 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2-3 eggplants
  • 2-3 tablespoons of clarified butter or ghee
  • 2-4 Allium ascalonicum
  • 2-4 cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)
  • 0.2-0.3 liters of yogurt made with whole milk
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 cup of garam masala
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro
  • 2-3 teaspoons of grated ginger
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon of sea salt or table salt

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