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Banana Leaf Eggplant Fry Recipe
This unique and flavorful recipe brings together the aromatic essence of banana leaves and the rich taste of marinated eggplant. Follow these detailed steps to create a delicious dish that's sure to impress.
#### Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant
- Banana leaves, enough to wrap the eggplant slices and cover the pan
- Thread, for tying the banana leaf packs
- 1 tablespoon oil, plus more for marinating
#### For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup curd (yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon jeera (cumin) powder
- 2 tablespoons oil
#### Instructions:
1. *Prepare the Marinade:*
- In a bowl, mix together the curd, chili powder, salt, garam masala, pepper powder, jeera powder, and 2 tablespoons of oil until well combined.
2. *Slice the Eggplant:*
- Wash the eggplant and slice it horizontally into thin slices.
3. *Marinate the Eggplant:*
- Apply the marinade generously to each slice of eggplant. Ensure both sides are well coated.
- Set the marinated slices aside for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
4. *Prepare the Banana Leaves:*
- Cut the banana leaves into large enough pieces to wrap around the eggplant slices. Make sure they can be folded and sealed.
- If the banana leaves are stiff, briefly pass them over an open flame to make them more pliable.
5. *Wrap the Eggplant:*
- Place a slice of marinated eggplant in the center of a banana leaf piece.
- Fold the banana leaf to completely encase the eggplant slice, and tie it securely with thread. Repeat this process for all the slices.
6. *Cooking:*
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a hard pan over medium heat.
- Place the banana leaf packs in the pan. Cover them with an additional banana leaf.
- Close the lid, leaving a small gap to allow steam to escape.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then carefully open the lid and flip the packs to the other side.
- Cover again with the banana leaf and lid, and cook for another 15 minutes.
7. *Serving:*
- Turn off the heat and let the packs rest for a minute.
- Carefully cut open the banana leaf packs.
- Serve hot with rice for a delightful meal.
Enjoy your Banana Leaf Eggplant Fry, a dish that's not only delicious but also presents a beautiful blend of flavors and aromas, enhanced by the unique cooking method with banana leaves.
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