Aubergine Vegetable Dish (Bengan Ka Burta) Recipe

Name: Aubergine Vegetable Dish (Bengan Ka Burta) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lrg Aubergine; 5 Tbsp. Vegetable oil, up to 6; 2 med To large onions; 2 tsp Garlic, crushed; 1 tsp Ginger, crushed; 1 med Sized fresh green chilli, minced finely; 1/4 tsp Turmeric pwdr; 1 tsp Coriander pwdr; 1/2 tsp Cumin pwdr Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 can Tomatoes, up to /4, up to; 1/2 bn Fresh coriander leaves, roughly minced

Servings: persons

1 lrg Aubergine
5 Tbsp. Vegetable oil, up to 6
2 med To large onions
2 tsp Garlic, crushed
1 tsp Ginger, crushed
1 med Sized fresh green chilli, minced finely
1/4 tsp Turmeric pwdr
1 tsp Coriander pwdr
1/2 tsp Cumin pwdr Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 can Tomatoes, up to /4, up to
1/2 bn Fresh coriander leaves, roughly minced

1
Poke the aubergine to make a few small holes in the vegetable.
2
Grill under medium heat till skin is black and crisp, and flesh is soft; usually just under an hour.
3
Fry onions in oil till just brown.
4
Add in crushed ginger and garlic and fresh green chilli.
5
Add in all powdered spices plus seasoning - fry for about 5 min over a medium heat.
6
Add in the tomatoes - fry for a further 10 min.
7
Scoop out the flesh of the aubergine and add in to the pan.
8
Stir, cover and cook over low heat till oil begins to separate.
9
Uncover, turn up heat and fry (bhuna) till water evaporates.
10
Add in fresh coriander leaves, stir in and serve.

201

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lrg Aubergine, 5 Tbsp. Vegetable oil, up to 6, 2 med To large onions, 2 tsp Garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Aubergine Vegetable Dish (Bengan Ka Burta) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!