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Baingan Bharta

Cultural Context

Originating from the northern regions of India, Baingan Bharta is a beloved dish that showcases the smoky flavor of roasted eggplant. Traditionally, it was made in tandoors, where the eggplant would be charred to perfection, infusing it with a unique aroma. This dish is often enjoyed with flatbreads like roti or naan and is a staple in Indian households. Today, Baingan Bharta has gained popularity worldwide, with various adaptations reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400 grams brinjal / baingan / eggplant
3 cloves garlic
1 chili
1 tsp oil
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin / jeera
1 dried red chili (broken)
1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 onion (finely chopped)
½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tomato (finely chopped)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp garam masala
2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: coriander seeds

Ground cumin is easier to use, while coriander seeds are often less expensive.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños add heat without the cost of specialty chilies.

1

Firstly, take large-sized brinjal and make 4 slits.

2

Stuff in 3 garlic and 1 chili in each slit.

3

Grease the baingan with oil as it helps to peel off the skin easily once roasting.

4

Start roasting on gas stove flipping occasionally.

5

Roast until brinjal turns dark and cooked completely from inside.

6

Cool the baingan completely and start to peel the skin off.

7

Take off the head of brinjal and check if the brinjal is cooked completely from inside.

8

Mash the eggplant with the help of a fork. Keep aside.

9

In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and sauté 1 tsp cumin, 1 dried red chili, 1 inch ginger and 2 cloves garlic.

10

Sauté 1 onion until it shrinks slightly.

11

Further add ½ tsp chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and sauté till spices turn aromatic.

12

Add in 1 tomato and sauté until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

13

Now add in roasted and mashed brinjal along with 1 tsp salt.

14

Mix and mash for 5 minutes or until flavors are well combined.

15

Add ½ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. Mix well.

16

Finally, enjoy baingan ka bharta with hot phulka or rice.

Cooking Techniques

roastingmashingsautéing

Equipment Needed

gas stovekadai

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarian

Also Known As

Smoky Eggplant MashBaingan Ka Bharta

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