Neem Baigan

Ingredients

• 250 gm small Brinjals
• A cup of fresh Neem leaves
• 1-2 dried red chili (optional)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 3-4 tablespoon mustard oil

Method

1. Cut the brinjals into medium cubes, wash and keep aside.
2. Heat two tablespoons of oil and shallow fry the Neem leaves.
3. Heat the oil in a pan, sauté the red chili and fry until the chili becomes black.
4. Add Brinjal's cubes, turmeric powder and salt and cook for 5-6 minutes in a medium flame with cover.
5. When the brinjals become half cooked, add pre-fried Neem leaves and mix them well.
6. Cook it for 4-5 minutes again.
7. Serve with steamed plain rice.

Medicinal Properties of Neem Baigan

It is easily digestible and increases digestive fire. Thus, it is used as an appetizer in the beginning. It is balanced recipe - Neem is cold and Baigan is warm in nature.