Side dishe for 2

Achardi Baingan

Name: Achardi Baingan
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 onion chopped; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp marwari chili pickle; 5 1/2 baby indian eggplants; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar

$12.14for 470 minServes 2

Baby eggplants simmer with toasted spices, onion, and chili pickle until tender and coated in a sweet, savory sauce.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 0.25 oz$0.18/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Eggplant, 2.75 lb$1.99/lb typical	2.75 lb	$5.47Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.07

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Side dishes

Typical price

$3.03 per serving$12.14 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 onion chopped
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp marwari chili pickle
5 1/2 baby indian eggplants
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Steps

Cut several shallow slits in each eggplant without cutting it apart.
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, then toast the fennel, coriander, and cumin seeds for 1 minute.
Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring until softened.
Stir in the chili pickle, eggplants, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 45 to 50 minutes, turning the eggplants occasionally.
Uncover and cook for 5 minutes, until the eggplants are fully tender and the sauce thickens.