Baigan Bharta Recipe

Name: Baigan Bharta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant; 1/2 tsp ghee; 1 tb vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 medium onion - minced fine; 2 cloves garlic - minced fine; 1/2 in ginger root - minced fine; 1 medium green chilli - chopped fine; 1 small ripe tomatoes finely chopped; salt to taste; 1 tb chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 medium eggplant
1/2 tsp ghee
1 tb vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 medium onion - minced fine
2 cloves garlic - minced fine
1/2 in ginger root - minced fine
1 medium green chilli - chopped fine
1 small ripe tomatoes finely chopped
salt to taste
1 tb chopped cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees or heat barbeque.
2
Wash eggplant and dry it. Make incision with a sharp knife all over the whole eggplant. Rub some oil over it . Place on a baking sheet and in a preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes.
3
Allow the eggplant to cool. Once it has cooled cut it in the middle , scoop out the soft flesh and place it in a bowl. Mash finely with a fork. Discard skin.
4
Heat oil and ghee over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once the mustard start to pop, add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chili. Once the onion starts to slightly caramelize, add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, salt, and tomatoes. Saute for one minute. Add 2 tablespoon of water , cover and let it cook for 3 minutes. Add garam masala, mashed eggplant and half of the cilantro. Cook for another 3 minutes and remove from heat. Sprinkle rest of the cilantro. This dish is wonderful served with naan , chapati or even rice. Makes 2-3 servings.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, 1/2 tsp ghee, 1 tb vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Baigan Bharta falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Baigan Bharta

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