Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta is a popular Indian dish made with roasted eggplant that is mashed and cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices. It has a smoky flavor and is often served with roti or rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 125

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons oil
All

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the eggplants with a fork and roast them in the oven for about 30-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Let them cool, then peel off the skin and mash the flesh in a bowl.
  2. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the onions and green chilies. Saute until the onions turn golden brown.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
  4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add the mashed eggplant to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for another 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.
  7. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 87mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 619IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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