BAIGANEE | Trinbagonian Street Food at Home

Baiganee is a fried Indo-Trinbagonian snack made with baigan or eggplant, and there are a few different methods to prepare this delicious vegan street food. It’s a popular street food snack and it’s also served at Hindu prayers, weddings, religious events and some serve it as appetizers at their limes or gatherings, and of course it’s served for Divali.
As promised last week, the video is finally here for your viewing pleasure.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup of dhal/split peas + 1 cup of channa/chick peas, soaked in water overnight
• ¼- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (depending on the strength)
• ½ cup cornstarch (or flour) optional
• 1 tablespoon of salt (more or less to your preference)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup of green seasoning (8-10 chadon beni/cilantro leaves, 10 cloves of garlic, 2 hot peppers, 5 pimento peppers)
• 1 medium baigan (eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, melongene)
NOTES:
1. Fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping occasionally.
2. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
3. I used a lot of paste per slice so my mixture was only enough for one medium-sized baigan.
4. Using cornstarch instead of flour keeps the baiganee crispy even after frying, and it also prevents it from soaking too much oil and making it soggy.
5. The sweating method shown, also helps the baiganee to maintain its crispiness. It also keeps the paste stuck on as it fries. When it has all that water inside, the baiganee gets soggy and the paste easily slides off.
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Now I understand why so many Trinidadians flock to NY, that market was incredible. I got stuck in Michigan at the University of Michigan, then Chicago so had to settle for spicy Mexican food 😀. Great job on recipe and showing the markets and explaining street food.

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Just wanted to say great recipe and man the quality of your videos are really amazing. Continuous improvement is greatly appreciated and admired!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment and support 🙏🏽

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[@jonathanpersaud1100]

Thanks for sharing ! Your version looks delicious I am sure it is. I will try this soon. Also I appreciate the explanations. 👍

[@kamla50andfabulous50]

I tried this recipe and it was so delicious. I loved your extra tips with the corn starch and salting the baigan to get out the water. Keep up the excellent work. And yes, I loved the music too ❤️❤️❤️

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Omg...this is the best receipe, plus all those condiments 🤤🤤 love my trini food, with this Quarantine I'm trying everything 🤣🤣🦧

[@Tropicalbliss45]

I never saw or ate this but I am sold! I have always loved eggplant and bought some today so I could try it today! Thanks oh!

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Love it

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That looks soooo good!

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This looks absolutley delicious ❤

[@kellyjohn26]

That looks soooooo mouth watering omg. Thanks reshme. Love it.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you Kelly! It was so good 🙂

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Jus would like to say u have a beautiful voice and your information was very good straight to the point a.d easy to follow

[@june854]

this is one of my favorites foods from Trinidad.

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Wow great job looks delicious i have never eaten but i would love to try it oone day.

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Wow this looks delicious 🤤

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Looks so delicious

[@parbateeali4195]

Great receipe good job

[@andrianasankar8209]

I love these and I can't have it without channa...thanks for sharing your recipe..great as always

[@TasteofTrini]

Me too! The channa adds the extra crispiness. Thank you for watching, Andriana!

[@LazyCookPete]

Fabulous recipes and crystal clear instructions for one of my favourite street food snacks. Love those toppings! Love truth and light to all!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you uncle Pete! I remember your order- "can I have 1 baiganee with heavy pepper please" 😁

[@LazyCookPete]

@@TasteofTrini I'll just have to use this great recipe to make my own now 😋

[@Nasriyn9]

This looks delicious!! I cant wait to make it!❤️❤️❤️

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you, Nasriyn! It was so delicious 🙂

[@neerajchouksey3761]

You are awesome and professional chef.

[@kathystearns9012]

I love that you gave the recipe in English - I like eggplant, grew up eating it. My dad and mom made it for us and one year I grew my own

[@annrajkumar]

Reshmi very good video love your method will try it for sure.

[@lisacole9913]

Yum

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Looks so good 😋

[@stevem8736]

Looks great.

[@sphuith]

HAPPY DIWALI to all and peace to everyone! May everyone have a blessed holiday season!

[@sphuith]

Dang! That looks YUM!

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Tis looks delicious I will definitely try it

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👌👌👌👍👍👍...no words.necessary...just perfect

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My mouth was watering wen I was watching tis lol . Looks soo good

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Omg baiganee looking really tasty. I love it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌❤

[@marialalla492]

Wow looks so good. I would try it using cornstarch. Thanks for the tip.

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Looks so yummy yummy

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Delicious

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that looks delicious!

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[@christineguy2653]

Look good I will try it

[@nphipps9406]

that's the best I've seen, it's really fulling

[@YohanPartap]

Always making me hungry!!! keep it coming!!!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you for watching, my friend! Wishing you and your family a happy Divali! Hope you vlog it 🙂

[@snowflake6866]

You have the most amazing and delicious videos♡ that music girl 🥰🥰🥰 I like how you showed the different ways to make the baiganee and all the chutneys to go with it....♥️ Happy and blessed Divali to you and your family 🕉🙏🕉

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you so much aunty! Glad you enjoyed the video. Wishing you love, light, happiness and prosperity this Divali!

[@adaysrapsey2332]

Thank you!

[@natural_rastagurl5236]

Thanks for uploading this video going to try it❤

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you so much for watching 🙂

[@fairycakesandcookies]

Wow!!! I knew you would take it up a notch! Never even thought of seasoning the baigan as well!!! So Making this version from Now on!!!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you 🙏🏽 When you try it, let me know what you think 🙂 Happy Divali to you and your family!

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Your good at wht u do looks delicious thks fo sharing your skill 🇹🇹💯

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you, Lily!

[@sophiasiutoung7410]

Can't wait to try this,Thanks for sharing Reshmi.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you for watching, Sophia!

[@felicasammy8563]

Perfection!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you, Felica!

[@iamlee6833]

I so have to try this recipe , another way to prepare biagan. Tfs

[@TasteofTrini]

You'll definitely enjoy it 🙂

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My favorite left me hum like all your vlogs keep doing yuh ting an to each an everyone HAPPY DIVALI

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you for watching, Jude! Happy Divali to you and your family also 🙏🏽

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[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you for watching, Sarah! It's so delicious!

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Love this recipe

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Thank you so much, Beena!

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I am making this one for sure this .

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Omg looks sooo yummy . We do make it with chana baisin. The one u made really looks delicious. I will try. Thank u🌹🌹🌹

[@patriciachung3591]

Hi Reshme it been a long time since I watched one of your videos. This looks exactly how my mother used to make it. I will be giving this a try soon. It looks so delicious.

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Your recipe are very Good. It's very nice see u keep Indian traditions alive in Trinidad..Have you ever visit India. Come & visit ur ancestor country. Lots of LOVE from India

[@zenashajarat2615]

Baiganee looks delicious can’t wait to try your recipe !!! Thanks for sharing 💕💕👍

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you for watching, Zena! It was so yummy!

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Thank you, much love

[@TasteofTrini]

You're welcome 🙏🏽 Much love to you also ❤

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[@TasteofTrini]

Carb season is in full swing 😁 Thank you for watching, MO!

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

That looks DELICIOUS! We make it with gram flour batter. This looks so similar to the stuffing for Saina so I know its good! I LOVE fried baigan. Its one of my favorite foods! With tamarind chutney! YUMMO! I am going to give this recipe a try soon!

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Good job

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I enjoyed this video

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks for watching ❤

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Yummy the crunch

[@TasteofTrini]

😉

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All chutney recipes are definitely needed pls. Thank u.

[@anthonystar]

Thanks i learned alot :)

[@fairycakesandcookies]

Looks tasty and delicious without even adding the sauce etc !!! Great job Reshmi!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you Fariel! It really was. My husband ate it without the toppings at first, because the baigan and the paste is seasoned already.

[@rehana786sheik5]

Brinjal is our favourite dish. Mostly my husband and my daughters favourite one. This dish is very tempting. I will try tomorrow. Tqs for sharing us. Thank you.

[@lisettedavid7252]

Very good recipe my dear,i'll try it next time,when i was young my mom made this,thanks for sharing,i like

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you, Lisette! Definitely try it out 🙂

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this is my favorite method, look in yummy

[@TasteofTrini]

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yummy!!!!

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[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you, it was delicious!

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Yaaay... I salute you for thinking about those of us who are gluten free

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Making me so hungry!

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Best recipe ever . When are you openi g a plce here in Trinidad .you will do wonders

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Looks yummyyyyy😍 i wil defintely try it this way.....🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you so much for watching, Anastacia! You'll love it 🙂

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That looks really yumy reshmi gal

[@AFlavourforLife]

Wow Reshmi, they look fantastic. The market looks amazing, what a selection! Thank you for sharing such great food, yum :) xx

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you so much Emma! Hope all is well on the Baird Homestead!

[@AFlavourforLife]

@@TasteofTrini all is very well here, busy as always xxxx

[@deboraalexis4016]

I am craving this food..

[@josephda360]

I tried it and it came out very good. Thanks for the recipe. Also, what is the name of the song in the intro of this video?

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Tasty

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Omg girl lovely I make mine the same way dear yummy 🥰🥰🥰

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Looks delicious 😋 😋😋 😋

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you!

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This is my husband favorite.looking good.

[@TasteofTrini]

Very nice! Thank you for watching 🙂

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❤ 😍

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looks delicious i'm hungry

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks friend! Wish I could send some your way.

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Looks delish 😍

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you, Tricia! I couldn't stop eating 🙂

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@@TasteofTrini i would have been the same lol

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Yum Resh!!!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you, Samantha!

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feeling for bhigani now

[@MissTrinidad]

😋😋😋😋😋👍🏽

[@carolking8835]

Good morning Reshmi... I am imagining that my corn flakes are two of these lovelies. 😛😋 I have always said that a lot of our foods consist of a wide range of fruits and vegetables along with grains/peas/beans, thus putting the dishes in the so called Vegan classification. This biganee is truly a showcase of the use of vegs, peas and mixed fruits for toppings. And combined it is healthy and inexpensive either fried or baked. Great demo and you can send mine by Uber eats. 😀

[@TasteofTrini]

Hi aunty Carol! Thanks for watching this tempting video while eating your corn flakes 😁 We definitely have a wide array of delicious vegan recipes. Look out for the uber 🤣

[@salenasooknanan4485]

Looks so yummy did you season the eggplant it looks like it was.

[@milind7able]

Happy Diwali to everyone.💥💥💥

[@sandramahadeo4910]

Hi Reshmi happy Diwali to you and your family i makes it just like you always that’s how my husband and children eat it girl may your Diwali be a a blessed day bye.

[@lydiathomas8768]

Omg..... Reshmi so so good. I am surely trying this but until then we are going to Debe lol.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you for watching, Lydia! Lol, okay, well the video here when you're ready to make it 🙂

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[@AquaCalm.Meditation.]

Hello, can you please tell me the name of the intro song in this video? Your bigan we is amazing 😉

[@ultrapink7900]

Can you please show how to make the coconut chutney and whatever what's you can make different types of Chutney I would like to see a video on that

[@Kierakirsty]

Do you have a recipe for the chutneys? 😍😍😍

[@ranivonwurttemberg7174]

Yes this is the way my mom used to make them and how make them now.

[@TasteofTrini]

Awesome!

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I love your cooking. You are pro . Thank you for for all the detailed. recipes. God bless you.