Step 1

firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and roast 6 sliced baingan and keep aside.

Step 2

now to the same kadai, heat 2 tsp oil and add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf and pinch of hing. saute well.

Step 3

now add 1 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.

Step 4

further add 2 tsp besan and roast on low flame for 5 minutes.

Step 5

additionally add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ¼ tsp garam masala.

Step 6

now add ½ cup water and 1 cup whisked curd keeping the flame on low.

Step 7

stir continuously till the curd combines well.

Step 8

add roasted brinjal and ½ tsp salt.

Step 9

mix well, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 10

further add 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.

Step 11

finally, serve dahi baingain with chapathi or kulcha.