--- title: "Kalonji Baingan Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/kalonji-baingan-masala-recipe/ date: 2025-05-23 modified: 2026-09-02 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Kalonji Baingan is a delicious Indian stir fry in which eggplants are flavored with nigella seeds (kalonji). For everyday meals, serve it with roti or paratha." categories: - "Indian" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Indian Vegan" - "Veg Curries" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Kalonji-Baingan-2-3.jpg word_count: 508 --- # Kalonji Baingan Recipe **Kalonji baingan** is an everyday Indian sabzi prepared with eggplants, nigella seeds (kalonji), fennel seeds (saunf), and a few more simple ingredients. It is super easy to make and comes together in **under 30 minutes.** This eggplant sabji is **best served **with phulka and a dal of your choice for weekday meals. It also tastes great with a simple combo of dal chawal or kadhi chawal. You can also **pack** it in the lunch box with tawa paratha. ![kalonji Baingan served in a bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Kalonji-Baingan-2-1-1200x1800.jpg) ## Quick Look: Kalonji Baingan **Prep Time:** 10 minutes **Cook Time:** 20 minutes **Total Time:** 30 minutes **Servings:** 4 people **Calories:** Approx. 145 per serving **Dietary Info:** Vegan, gluten-free **Skill Level:** Easy **Tools Needed:** Pan with a tight-fitting lid. ## Table of Contents - Quick Look: Kalonji Baingan- Ingredients- Other Sabji Recipes We Recommend- Kalonji Baingan Recipe Recipe ## Ingredients - **Eggplant** **(Baingan, Brinjal)** - You can use any variety of eggplant to make this kalonji baingan sabji. - **Fennel (Saunf) and Nigella Seeds** **(Kalonji)** - These spices are the star ingredients of this recipe. They add a unique taste and flavor, making this baingan sabzi different from others. - **Oil **- This sabji tastes best when made in mustard oil, but you can use any cooking oil if mustard oil is not easily available. - **Spice Powders** - You will need basic spice powders such as Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and dry mango powder(amchoor). 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Serve it with roti or paratha for everyday meals. Prep Time10 minutes minsCook Time20 minutes minsTotal Time30 minutes mins Course: Main CourseCuisine: Indian, North IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Servings: 4 people Calories: 145kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 3 tablespoons mustard oil or any other cooking oil- ½ teaspoon nigella seeds (kalaunji)- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic- 1 cup chopped onions- 2 teaspoons coriander powder- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste- 1 pound eggplants (brinjal) 500 g, cut into ½-inch pieces- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchoor)- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)US Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.- Once the oil is hot, add nigella seeds and fennel seeds, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.- Add garlic and onions and fry until onions turn light brown in color (6-8 minutes), stirring frequently.- Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt and fry for 4-5 seconds.- Add baingan and mix well.- Reduce the heat to low.- Add ½cup of water to the pan and mix well. - Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook the sabji for 15-20 minutes until the eggplants are tender, stirring a few times while cooking.- Add dry mango powder and mix well.- Garnish kalonji baingan with cilantro and serve hot. ### Notes Always keep the cut eggplant soaked in water until ready to use otherwise it will turn black from oxidation. Adjust the red chili powder as per your taste. ### Nutrition Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg