Baigan Bhartha (Eggplant /Aubergine) Recipe

Name: Baigan Bhartha (Eggplant /Aubergine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 lbs eggplants (aubergines); 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed (Jeera); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 green chilies (chopped); ½ teaspoon garam masala; red chili powder, and; salt; ½ cup peas, cooked (optional); 1 cup cilantro

Servings: persons

3 12 lbs eggplants (aubergines)
3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed (Jeera)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 green chilies (chopped)
½ teaspoon garam masala
red chili powder, and
salt
½ cup peas, cooked (optional)
1 cup cilantro

1
Prick a few holes and place on hot grill.
2
Keep turning until charred and soft inside.
3
Collect the pulp.
4
Discard the skin.
5
Chop roughly.
6
Heat Ghee or oil, add cumin seeds.
7
Add onions and fry till golden.
8
Add ginger and garlic.
9
Cook for 3 minutes.
10
Add the tomatoes, chillies, red chili powder, garam masala and salt.
11
Continue cooking 10 minutes on low flame until tomatoes are soft.
12
Add the eggplant pulp.
13
Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
14
Toss in peas and garnish with coriander leaves.
15
Serve with roti, naan, phulka, chapathi or paratha a flat bread.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 12 lbs eggplants (aubergines), 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seed (Jeera), 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Baigan Bhartha (Eggplant /Aubergine) falls under the Vegetarian 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 Bhartha (Eggplant /Aubergine)

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