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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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the mashed eggplant to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for another 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 87mg (4%)Potassium: 477mg (14%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 619IU (12%)Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)Calcium: 33mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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