Baingan Bharta
Baingan Bharta is a popular Indian dish made with roasted eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Green chili - 1, finely chopped
- Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Tomatoes - 2 medium, finely chopped
- Eggplant - 1 large
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce the eggplant with a fork in a few places. Place it on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
- Remove the eggplant from the oven and let it cool. Once cooled, peel off the charred skin and mash the flesh with a fork.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
- Add the mashed eggplant and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garam masala, fresh cilantro, and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with roti or rice. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
