Baingan Ka Bharta | बैंगन का भरता | Mashed Brinjal Recipe | Baigan Bharta Recipe

eggplant

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley provides a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

garam masala

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder can be a more affordable spice blend.

green chili

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper adds sweetness without the heat.

Cut the eggplants into halves.

Chop the tomatoes into two pieces.

Chop the green chilies.

Heat 1.5 cups of oil in a pan on high flame.

Add the eggplant halves to the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, and green chilies to the pan and cook on high flame for 1 minute.

Flip the eggplants and tomatoes to ensure even cooking.

Remove the tomatoes from the pan as they cook quickly and become soft.

Remove the eggplants, garlic, and green chilies from the pan as well.

Peel the skins off the tomatoes and eggplants.

Mash the eggplants, tomatoes, garlic, and green chilies together until well combined.

Reserve 1/4 cup of the oil used for frying; the rest can be used for other dishes.

Heat the reserved oil on medium flame and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Once the cumin seeds sizzle, add 2 finely chopped medium onions and fry until golden brown.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, and salt to taste; mix well.

Add the mashed eggplant mixture to the pan and combine with the spices.

Cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.

Add a handful of finely chopped cilantro leaves and the juice of half a lemon; mix everything together.

Once the cilantro wilts slightly, turn off the flame.

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