Baigan Choka | Air Fried Version | Cook With Charla

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeño provides heat with a milder flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

Wash and dry the eggplants.

Make slices in the eggplants to accommodate garlic and release air while air frying.

Insert two pieces of garlic into each eggplant slice.

Coat the eggplants with olive oil and also coat the Scotch bonnet pepper if using.

Place the eggplants and Scotch bonnet in the air fryer basket.

Air fry at 374°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes, removing the Scotch bonnet after 5 minutes to prevent overcooking.

Check the eggplants after 25 minutes; they should be wilted and limp.

Let the eggplants cool down completely before handling.

Slice the eggplants lengthways and remove the tops to make scooping easier.

Scoop out the flesh of the eggplants into a bowl, discarding the skin.

Add the Scotch bonnet, half of the onions, and mash the eggplant flesh with a potato masher until smooth.

Add salt and black pepper to taste while mashing.

Heat oil in a ladle or small pan, adding garlic and remaining onions until golden.

Pour the hot oil mixture over the mashed eggplant to enhance flavor.

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