Dahi baigana
🇮🇳 A dish from India
Dahi baigana is an Odia dish prepared from dahi (yogurt) and eggplant especially during festivals. This dish can be prepared without using onion and garlic when they are not allowed in some auspicious festivals.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | yogurt, eggplant, cumin, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chili |
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| 🔥Cooking method | fried eggplant simmered or folded into tempered yogurt |
| 👅Flavour & style | tangy, mildly spiced, creamy, often no onion-garlic |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive side dish |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Dahi baigana come from?
Dahi baigana is a dish that originated in India.
What is Dahi baigana?
Dahi baigana is an Odia dish prepared from dahi (yogurt) and eggplant especially during festivals. This dish can be prepared without using onion and garlic when they are not allowed in some auspicious festivals.