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Indo Chinese Style Aubergines

Name: Indo Chinese Style Aubergines
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Kolkata
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These Indo Chinese Style Aubergines bring together the bold heat of Indian spices and the punchy flavours of Chinese cooking — crispy fried aubergine tossed in Kohinoor's Chilli Paneer sauce for a vibrant, vegan-friendly dish that's ready in 30 minutes.

Flavour Region

Serves 4

30 minutes mins

Spice Level: Hot

Ingredients

Serves 4

30 minutes mins

Kohinoor Chilli Paneer Cooking Sauce - 1 pack
Kohinoor Basmati Rice – 240g
Large Aubergines - 500gms
Cornflour - 2tbsp
Diced green and red bell peppers - 50gms
Diced red onion - 1
Sliced green chilli (optional) - 2
Chopped coriander leaves - 1tsp
Oil for deep frying

Method

Cut the aubergines into large dices, dust and coat with cornflour.
Heat oil for deep frying, fry the aubergines until light golden in colour.
Take a frying pan, add 1 tsp of oil and sauté the onion and diced bell pepper. If you want to make the dish spicy, add the sliced green chilli.
Pour in the contents of the Kohinoor Chilli Paneer Sauce and bring to a boil.
Add the fried aubergine pieces and mix well.
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves and accompanied with steamed Kohinoor Basmati rice.

Kohinoor Chilli Paneer Cooking Sauce - 1 pack
Kohinoor Basmati Rice – 240g
Large Aubergines - 500gms
Cornflour - 2tbsp
Diced green and red bell peppers - 50gms
Diced red onion - 1
Sliced green chilli (optional) - 2
Chopped coriander leaves - 1tsp
Oil for deep frying

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Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, boasts a cuisine that balances sweetness with subtle spice. From mustard-laced fish curries to iconic street food, every bite tells a story of Bengali tradition.

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Whole spices & real aromatics

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Authentic regional recipes

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Sometimes

Balanced heat & depth of flavour

Ultimate

Never

Usually

No artificial flavours, preservatives or msg

Never

Always

Sometimes

Cost effective

Absolutely!

Not if you respect your tastebuds!

Costs a lot!!

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