For Achari Baingan

2 cups sliced brinjals (baingan / eggplant)

green chutney

1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)

1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped tomato

salt to taste

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

To Be Mixed Into A Masala Paste

1/4 cup fresh curd (dahi)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder

1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)

1/2 tsp garam masala

For The Achari Spice Mix

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)

1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds