Aubergines Cooked with Pickling Spices

Achari Baingan is a North Indian dish that features aubergines cooked in an “achari” gravy. The term “achari” refers to the use of pickling spices and flavours in the preparation of the dish, giving it a distinct and tangy taste reminiscent of Indian pickles (achar).

I made this dish in the first round of Amazon Prime’s The World Cook. I was complimented by the famous food critic Jay Rayner, who said the flavours were “bang on.” This dish can be a side to a main meal, or it can be t