Badal Jaam

Name: Badal Jaam
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 10 medium cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided; 2 large globe eggplants, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; Oil for pan frying; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped and pureed in a food processor; 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted powdered cumin seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons black salt powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons mango powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons chile flakes; Special equipment: Muslin cloth

20 ingredients

20 steps

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 medium cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
2 large globe eggplants, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Oil for pan frying
1 tablespoon oil
1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped and pureed in a food processor
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted powdered cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons black salt powder
1 1/2 teaspoons mango powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chile flakes
Special equipment: Muslin cloth

Directions

1

Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth over the sink and let the whey (water) drip out for about 2 hours.
2

Transfer the thickened yogurt to a bowl and add lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and half of the cilantro.
3

Mix thoroughly and set aside.
4

Salt eggplant slices with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and let drain for about 30 to 45 minutes.
5

Pat dry.
6

Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet (about 1/4 inch deep) and fry eggplant over medium to high heat until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
7

Remove and let drain on paper towels.
8

Set aside.
9

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart saucepan.
10

When hot, add ginger and garlic and saute for 20 seconds.
11

Add chopped onion and saute over medium heat until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and tomatoes; simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the sauce becomes thick and is the consistency of ketchup.
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Place eggplant slices in a deep baking tray in a single layer.
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Generously brush the top of each eggplant slice with the tomato sauce.
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Mix together cumin, black salt, mango powder and chile flakes, and sprinkle on top of the eggplant slices.
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Seal the tray tight with aluminum foil.
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Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes at 275 degrees F.
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Serve with a dollop of thickened yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of the remaining chopped cilantro on each slice.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.