Farah Khan feeds Saqib Saleem some nutritious brinjal bharta and bun, take a look

No matter how much you love thin-crust pizza with loaded toppings or saucy lasagna, nothing can match the inner satisfaction offered by nutritious homemade meals. Tasting exotic cuisines in a fancy restaurant is indeed a pleasure but the comfort of desi food feeds our soul. And, Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem belongs here to us. The Race 3 actor shared a glimpse of their dinner on Instagram Stories. Here, we can see a bowl of spicy looking brinjal bharta with some bun. The food seemed even more special to Saqib because of the sender. He revealed that choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan had sent it. “Thank you for always being the best. Love you Farah Khan ma’am,” wrote Saqib.

Now if you’re ready to give up your exotic pasta for some baingan (eggplant) dishes, we’ve got your back. Below we have compiled some eggplant recipes to make your day.

1. brinjal ka bharat

This quintessential Indian dish is the favorite among all the food innovations these days. Smoked to perfection and then smashed and pickled, this classic brinjal ka bharta recipe has all the flavors of brinjal along with the goodness of onion, curd and tomato.

2. Hyderabadi Brinjal

Not just biryani but anything Hyderabadi is splendid and this dish justifies it. From the royal kitchens of Hyderabad, this brinjal curry features small whole brinjals in a peanut gravy flavored with sesame seeds and tangy tamarind.

3. sour sweet eggplant

Delicious brinjals are made even more fun in this recipe. While the vegetable brings its smooth texture to the dish, the spices and tamarind make the curry sweet, spicy and tangy.

4. potato eggplant

Potatoes not only go with everything but also enhance the taste of the dish. When added to some shredded eggplant along with a host of spices, we get this delicious aloo eggplant recipe. It is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.

5. Dum Murgh Keema Eggplant

Chicken and eggplant together? We already know that the result is going to be heavenly. Here, shredded brinjals are cooked with some tender chicken and mixed spices. Apart from this, mixed pickle and tamarind paste are also added to enhance the taste.