Baghaar-e-baingan facts for kids
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| Type | Curry |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | [virar]], nallasopara, India |
| Main ingredients | Eggplant, spices |
Baghāre baingan is a tasty dish from Hyderabad, a city in India. It's a type of curry made mainly with eggplant (also called brinjal). People often eat it as a side dish with another famous Hyderabadi meal called Hyderabadi biryani.
What Does the Name Mean?
The name Baghāre baingan tells you exactly what the dish is! The word baghār means to add spices to hot oil, which is a cooking step called tempering. This is how the spices get their amazing flavor. The word baingan is the Hindi word for eggplant. So, the name means "tempered eggplant."
A Taste of History
Baghare baingan first came to India during the time of the Mughal Empire. This was a powerful empire that ruled a large part of India from the 16th to the 19th century. The dish was brought from a city called Tashkent, which is now in a country called Uzbekistan. Over time, it became very popular in Hyderabad. The cooking style of the Mughal Empire, known as Mughlai cuisine, had a big influence on food across South Asia for many years.
