Baingan Bartha Recipe

Name: Baingan Bartha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 big eggplant; 1 small onion (finely cut); 1 big onion, fried to a brown onion paste; 1 big tomatoes (finely cut); 1 cup peas; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste; 2 green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; salt; ghee; 3 -4 tablespoons cream; coriander leaves (finely cut)

Servings: persons

1 big eggplant
1 small onion (finely cut)
1 big onion, fried to a brown onion paste
1 big tomatoes (finely cut)
1 cup peas
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
2 green chilies
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
salt
ghee
3 -4 tablespoons cream
coriander leaves (finely cut)

1
Prick the eggplant nicely with the fork all over.
2
Broil the eggplant in the oven(right under the broil) for about 7 minutes one side and anther 7 mins on the other side until the skin starts charring. Let it cool and remove the skin. Or roast it in a grill pan after peeling skin or burn it on the stove top. Keep the burnt eggplant in a ziplock bag and sweat it for easy removal of skin.
3
Now start chopping this eggplant nicely into as small pieces as possible or until they are mashed nicely.
4
Fry the onions in oil + ghee till it turns to golden color. Then add Ginger-Garlic Paste to it and fry for another minute.
5
To this add tomatoes and all the rest of the masala's and fry for 2 more minutes until tomatoes are nicely cooked and mashed.
6
Now to this add the mashed eggplant + 2 Tbsp of water and cook on light flame for about 5 more minutes until all the ingredients are nicely blended. Add cream. Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves.
7
This dish goes very well with plain chapathi's or even rice.

344

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 big eggplant, 1 small onion (finely cut), 1 big onion, fried to a brown onion paste, 1 big tomatoes (finely cut), and more.

Yes, Baingan Bartha 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baingan Bartha

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