The Kitchen Treasure Hunt - Guess What?

Guess What?

We have begun receiving posts for The Kitchen Treasure Hunt event, and from the looks of it we will be seeing some very interesting posts!

Guess What?

Here is what we have received from a participant. Can you guess what it is and where it is from? I am not saying who sent it, as that could give away the answer! Post your guesses in the comments section below! We will reveal the answer during the round up!

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drywall continued

I can't believe Craig still acts surprised and says things like "I dusted the TV yesterday - Look at this now!  Dust is for the birds!"  

Inspections have been passed and the walls are just about covered.  Next, we'll be in the mudding phase, but here's the current:

We're hoping to start on the cabinets in the next week!  

Baghara Baingan

Baghara baingan is a popular dish from Hyderabad. It is a rich gravy of coconut, peanuts and spices cooked along with eggplants.

Ingredients:
Eggplants-1/4 kg(about 7 if you are using baby eggplants. I used 2 Italian eggplants)
Onions chopped-1.5 cups
Tomato-1 medium size(2 if small)
Jeera-1 tsp
Oil-3 tbsp
Salt
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves-to garnish

To grind together:
Cashews-10
Roasted Peanuts-1/4 cup
Garlic cloves-2
Dry Roasted sesame-1 tbsp
Dry Roasted coriander seeds-1 tbsp
Coconut-1/4 cup

Method:
Grind the above ingredients with water to a fine paste and set aside.
Chop eggplants into thin long pieces.
Heat oil in a pan. Add jeera, when it crackles, add onions. Fry till it turns golden brown.
Add eggplants and fry for 5 minutes. Add chopped tomato, salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder and fry for another 5 minutes. Now add the ground paste, little water and bring it to a gravy like consistency and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice or rotis.