Baingan Mirch Ka Salan Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp of rapeseed oil, plus extra for deep-frying
• 10 baby aubergines
• 3 large green chillies
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp nigella seeds
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tbsp of tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• salt
• 120g of sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp of poppy seeds
• 3 dried red chillies
• 2 tbsp of coriander seeds
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 120g of peanuts
• 60g of freshly grated coconut, or desiccated coconut