I never liked any kind of vegetable when I was a child. But my mom was a food magician, and she used to make me eat almost anything in one way or another! A good example, I never ate aubergine (begun in Bangla) before my mom made this sweet and sour aubergine. This is one of the traditional Bangladeshi dishes I am a big fan of. 

On weekdays, I make this dish with Elish mach bhaja or Hilsha fish fry and khichuri to make a delicate feast. The combination of sweet and sour aubergine and Hilsha fish fry goes so freaking well with some steamy rice! To be honest, that is something that totally makes my weekend. This is a combination that offers the delicacy and exuberance that I search for in any comfort food! 

This wonderful aubergine meal is pretty simple to prepare. However, you will need to be patient as the sauce reduces. The rich, sweet, sour, spicy sauce perfectly complements the aubergine, which is coated in a batter-like tempura and turns out to be satisfyingly crunchy on the surface but meltingly soft inside. Definitely, you can hardly find such texture in any other recipe!

In the summer, when any barbeque party is held and the garden is brimming with mint, I love to create this flavorful, zingy dish honoring the modest aubergine! Be sure that you have some fresh bread on hand to sop up the wonderfully moreish liquids remaining at the end, as you shouldn’t miss that yum at any cost! This dish goes great with grilled halloumi or barbecued lamb too. 

Alongside the mouth-watering taste, this recipe offers you great health benefits too. Aubergine is a nutrient-dense vegetable with vast health benefits. It is a good source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants such as anthocyanins. These antioxidants help to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The high fiber help to regulate digestion and reduce the risk of constipation. Additionally, potassium can help lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension. 

This eggplant or aubergine dish is a melody of sweet and tangy aromas, with delicate, caramelized eggplants coupled with luscious bell peppers for the ideal balance of texture and flavor. You can serve this with a large pot of rice for a quick and tasty vegan supper. 

Here, we have tried to present the perfect way to cook this amazing thing. We hope that you’ll be able to cook a perfect meal following this!